AmaZulu vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
70': Thandolwenkosi NgwenyaAbout
Match Commentary
- 27': Gustavo Vieira Lopes (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 27'
- 45': Khonadzeo Muvhango (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 48': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 48'
- 62': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Substitution at 68'
- 70': Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya (Amazulu) Red Card at 70'
- 74': Taariq Fielies (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 74'
- 83': Mcedi Vandala (Magesi FC) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Elmo Kambindu (Amazulu) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Kabelo Mahlasela (Magesi FC) Substitution at 83'
- 85': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 85'
Statistics
 MAG |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 18 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 2 | Saves | 0 |
| 35.2 | Possession | 64.8 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 6 |
| 0 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.0 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 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 |
| 3 | 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: Princess Magogo Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Darren Johnson (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies  |
| 25 | Wandile Dube |
| 28 | Gustavo Vieira Lopes |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 3 | Langelihle Mhlongo |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 23 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 10 | Thabiso Kutumela |
Magesi FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 3 | Mzwandile Buthelezi |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 50 | Siyabonga Ndlozi |
| 39 | Sifiso Luthuli |
| 5 | Kgothatso Mariba |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 37 | Thabang Sibanyoni |
| 33 | Levy Mashiane |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
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