AmaZulu vs Chippa United, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
- 44': Athini Maqokola
- 45'+1': Sphamandla Zikhali
- 74': Athini Maqokola
- 79': Thapelo Matlhoko
- 90'+2': Thabiso Kutumela
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Match Commentary
- 33': Liam Bern (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 33'
- 35': Azola Matrose (Chippa United) Goal at 35'
- 44': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Goal at 44'
- 45'+1': Sphamandla Zikhali (Amazulu) Goal at 46'
- 45': Bienvenu Eva Nga (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Ayabulela Konqobe (Chippa United) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Siyanda Hlangabeza (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 57'
- 62': Thapelo Matlhoko (Amazulu) Substitution at 62'
- 64': Somila Ntsundwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 64'
- 74': Athini Maqokola (Amazulu) Goal at 74'
- 76': Gustavo Vieira Lopes (Amazulu) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Wandile Dube (Amazulu) Substitution at 76'
- 78': Sinoxolo Kwayiba (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 78'
- 79': Thapelo Matlhoko (Amazulu) Goal at 79'
- 80': Lonwabo Magugwana (Chippa United) Substitution at 80'
- 84': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Ryan Moon (Amazulu) Substitution at 84'
- 86': Lonwabo Magugwana (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 86'
- 90'+2': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Goal at 92'
Statistics
 CHI |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 0 |
| 59.5 | Possession | 40.5 |
| 8 | SHOTS | 15 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 2 | 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: 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
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 17 | Liam Bern  |
| 6 | Siyanda Hlangabeza |
| 36 | Minenhle Ngcobo |
| 35 | Asanda Mzobe |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 15 | Mondli Mbanjwa |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Chippa United (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 32 | Dumisani Msibi (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 27 | Malebogo Modise |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 9 | Justice Figuareido |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 10 | Azola Matrose |
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