Sekhukhune United FC vs Marumo Gallants, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 30': Oageng Phiri (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 30'
- 59': Sizani Makgalaka (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Siphesihle Sangweni (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 59'
- 65': Thatho Pheeha (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 65'
- 68': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 68'
- 74': Etemesi Injili (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 74'
- 78': Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (Sekhukhune United FC) Own Goal at 78'
- 78': Thabang Makubo (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 78'
- 78': Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 78'
- 87': D'Angelo Shaheed Kazeem (Sekhukhune United FC) Substitution at 87'
- 89': Simo Bright Mbhele (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 89'
- 89': Onke Moletshe (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 89'
- 90'+2': Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United FC) Goal at 90'+2'
- 90'+4': Thabang Makubo (Sekhukhune United FC) Yellow Card at 90'+4'
Statistics
 MAR |
SEK |
|
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fouls | 14 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Saves | 2 |
| 54.7 | Possession | 45.3 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 332 | Accurate Passes | 278 |
| 423 | Passes | 354 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 14 |
| 12 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 29 | Clearances | 36 |
Game Information
Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, South Africa
South African Premier Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 9 | +15 | 23 |
| 2 | Orlando Pirates | 8 | +18 | 22 |
| 3 | AmaZulu | 8 | +4 | 19 |
| 4 | Milford FC | 9 | +3 | 15 |
Line-Ups
Sekhukhune United FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Melusi Nkazimulo Buthelezi (GK) |
| 14 | Ndongani Samba Gilbani O’Neil |
| 28 | Tsepo Matsimbi |
| 26 | Athenkosi Mcaba |
| 2 | Nyiko Mobbie |
| 11 | Ngoanamello Rammala |
| 15 | Siphesihle Mkhize |
| 33 | Givemore Khupe |
| 34 | Chibuike Ohizu |
| 8 | Oageng Phiri |
| 31 | Tshepo Mokoane |
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Emile Merlin Lako Wendeu Wendeu Tcheuko (GK) |
| 17 | Patrick Motsoeneng |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 19 | Thatho Pheeha  |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 20 | Prince Makgatole Manku |
| 27 | Saketso Moremi |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
South African Premier News
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