Kaizer Chiefs vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 5': Inácio Santos (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 5'
- 32': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 32'
- 41': Tlou Tholang Masegela (Magesi FC) Substitution at 41'
- 44': Nkosingiphile Ngcobo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Nyakala Raphadu (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 61': Leandro Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 61'
- 62': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 62'
- 65': Godfrey Mashigo (Magesi FC) Substitution at 65'
- 74': Kgothatso Mariba (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 74'
- 76': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 76': James Monyane (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 84'
- 87': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 87'
- 90'+6': Khonadzeo Muvhango (Magesi FC) Substitution at 96'
Statistics
MAG |
KAI![]() |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 35.3 | Possession | 64.7 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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: Moses Mabhida 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
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 44 | Bruce Bvuma (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 7 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 47 | Wandile Duba |
Magesi FC (4-4-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK) |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 3 | Mzwandile Buthelezi |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 50 | Siyabonga Ndlozi |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 5 | Kgothatso Mariba |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
| 39 | Sifiso Luthuli |
| 37 | Thabang Sibanyoni |
South African Premier News
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