Marumo Gallants vs Orbit College, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 45': Ndumiso Ngiba (Orbit College) Yellow Card at 45'
- 59': Lucky Malatsi (Orbit College) Substitution at 59'
- 64': Thabang Mahlangu (Orbit College) Penalty - Saved at 64'
- 69': Christopher Sekela (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 69'
- 73': Matthew Marou (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Siyabulela Mabele (Orbit College) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Ayanda Lukhele (Orbit College) Substitution at 73'
- 83': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 83'
- 85': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 ORB |
MAR |
|
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Fouls | 10 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 3 | Saves | 2 |
| 43.7 | Possession | 56.3 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 13 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.3 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 1 | 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 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium
Location: Bloemfontein, 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
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 50 | Siyabonga Nhlapo |
| 37 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 5 | Diala Manaka |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 33 | Katekani Mhlongo |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela  |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 9 | Jaisen Jaren Clifford |
Orbit College (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Sekhoane Moerane (GK) |
| 23 | Thabang Nhlapo |
| 30 | Ndumiso Ngiba |
| 29 | Thulani Jingana |
| 28 | Halalisani Vilakazi |
| 52 | Abdoulaye Mariko |
| 2 | Ben Motshwari |
| 8 | Realeboga Potsana |
| 18 | Thabang Mahlangu |
| 22 | Lebohang Lesako |
| 14 | Mbulelo Wagaba |
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