Kaizer Chiefs vs Stellenbosch, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 34': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 34'
- 36': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 36'
- 38': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 38'
- 41': Lebohang Maboe (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 41'
- 44': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 44'
- 44': Kazie Godswill (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Asekho Tiwani (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Langelihle Phili (Stellenbosch) Goal at 51'
- 54': Henri Stanic (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 54'
- 70': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Thabo Cele (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Mduduzi Shabalala (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 70'
- 77': Muzomuhle Khanyi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 77'
- 86': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Devon Titus (Stellenbosch) Goal at 87'
- 89': Thapelo Mokobodi (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 89'
- 89': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 89'
Statistics
 STE |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 11 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 7 | Saves | 1 |
| 40.5 | Possession | 59.5 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
| 0 | Passes | 0 |
| 0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
| 0 | Crosses | 0 |
| 0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Long Balls | 0 |
| 0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
| 0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
| 1 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
| 0 | Tackles | 0 |
| 0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Venue: FNB Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu | 30 | +4 | 47 |
Line-Ups
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke  |
| 29 | Paseka Mako |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 23 | Ethan Chislett |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 77 | Flávio Silva |
| 9 | Ashley Du Preez |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
Stellenbosch (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 4 | Henri Stanic |
| 31 | Mosa Lebusa |
| 16 | Kazie Godswill |
| 3 | Omega Mdaka |
| 66 | Wayde Jooste |
| 27 | Ibraheem Jabaar |
| 21 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 11 | Langelihle Phili |
| 34 | Devon Titus |
| 9 | Ashley Cupido |
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