Stellenbosch vs Marumo Gallants, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 13': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Goal at 13'
- 28': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Goal at 28'
- 44': Mbhazima Rikhotso (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 44'
- 45': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 45'
- 54': Quwan Plaatjies (Stellenbosch) Goal at 54'
- 57': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 57'
- 67': Qobolwakhe Sibande (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 69'
- 73': Chumani Butsaka (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 73'
- 78': Gopolang Taunyana (Stellenbosch) Yellow Card at 78'
- 79': Yanga Madiba (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 79'
- 81': Thapelo Dhludhlu (Marumo Gallants) Goal at 81'
- 82': Diala Manaka (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 82'
- 89': Genino Palace (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 89'
- 90': Bradley Grobler (Stellenbosch) Substitution at 90'
- 90'+5': Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 90'+5'
Statistics
 MAR |
STE |
|
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 5 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 2 |
| 59.2 | Possession | 40.8 |
| 17 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 366 | Accurate Passes | 216 |
| 493 | Passes | 339 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.6 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 19 |
| 10 | Tackles | 28 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 23 | Clearances | 43 |
Game Information
Venue: Athlone Stadium
Location: Cape Town, 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
Stellenbosch (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 17 | Sage Stephens (GK) |
| 26 | Siviwe Nkwali |
| 4 | Luthando Vena |
| 21 | Gopolang Taunyana  |
| 28 | Lehlogonolo Matlou |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa |
| 27 | Terrence Mashego |
| 37 | Thabiso Lebitso |
| 14 | Sinoxolo Kwayiba |
| 11 | Quwan Plaatjies |
| 32 | Raoul Daniels |
Marumo Gallants (4-1-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Kagiso Mlambo (GK) |
| 44 | Mlungisi Sikakane |
| 22 | Mbhazima Rikhotso |
| 8 | Simo Bright Mbhele |
| 3 | Siphosakhe Ntiyantiya |
| 40 | David Lukhele |
| 4 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 18 | Msindisi Ndlovu |
| 11 | Thapelo Dhludhlu |
| 15 | Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo |
| 38 | Samkele Sihlali |
South African Premier News
Orlando Pirates will face Namibia's African Stars in Gaborone, Botswana, in Saturday's first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie.
Mamelodi Sundowns will kick off their CAF Champions League title defence with a trip to Angola to face Wiliete in Lubango on Sunday in the second qualifying round.
Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch have both had mixed starts to the South African Premiership season, and Tuesday's clash at FNB Stadium gives both a chance to shake off the dust and set a new trajectory.
Orlando Pirates seek a fifth successive MTN8 title, but face strong opposition as they take on African champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday in Durban.
Emile Witbooi retains dreams of a European move after a potential transfer to Poland's Gornik Zabrze broke down.