AmaZulu vs Kaizer Chiefs, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership
69': Makabi LilepoAbout
Match Commentary
- 25': Flávio Silva (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 25'
- 43': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 43'
- 52': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 52'
- 62': Paseka Mako (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 62'
- 62': Tashreeq Morris (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 62'
- 68': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 68'
- 69': Makabi Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs) Red Card at 69'
- 72': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Siphesihle Ndlovu (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 72'
- 77': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 78'
- 83': Inácio Santos (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 83'
- 86': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Thabiso Kutumela (Amazulu) Substitution at 86'
- 90'+1': Richard Ofori (Amazulu) Substitution at 91'
Statistics
 KAI |
AMA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 1 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Saves | 5 |
| 62.5 | Possession | 37.5 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 6 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.5 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 5 | Keegan Allan  |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 14 | Nkosikhona Radebe |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 21 | Thapelo Matlhoko |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
Kaizer Chiefs (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 35 | Aden Mccarthy |
| 25 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 39 | Reeve Frosler |
| 23 | Ethan Chislett |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 12 | Nkosingiphile Ngcobo |
| 77 | Flávio Silva |
| 99 | Makabi Lilepo |
| 28 | Mfundo Vilakazi |
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