Richards Bay FC vs Golden Arrows, 2025-26 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership2 - 2
About
Match Commentary
- 9': Moses Mthembu (Richards Bay) Penalty - Scored at 9'
- 27': Lungelo Nguse (Golden Arrows) Goal at 27'
- 45': Sboniso Madonsela (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 45'
- 47': Lindokuhle Zikhali (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 47'
- 50': Siyanda Mthanti (Golden Arrows) Goal at 50'
- 55': Sanele Barns (Richards Bay) Substitution at 55'
- 61': Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 61'
- 65': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay) Goal at 65'
- 67': Nduduzo Sibiya (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 67'
- 73': Philani Kumalo (Golden Arrows) Yellow Card at 73'
- 74': Angelo Van Rooi (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 74'
- 79': Thulani Gumede (Richards Bay) Substitution at 79'
- 82': Sede Junior Dion (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Jerome Karlese (Golden Arrows) Substitution at 82'
- 83': Tlakusani Mthethwa (Richards Bay) Yellow Card at 83'
- 90'+4': Ntlonelo Bomelo (Richards Bay) Substitution at 94'
Statistics
 ARR |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 15 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 53.4 | Possession | 46.6 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 14 |
| 5 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 2 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 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 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 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: Richards Bay Stadium
Location: Richards Bay, 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
Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 8 | Thabani Zuke |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 47 | Sbani Khumalo |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 6 | Tlakusani Mthethwa  |
| 36 | Lindokuhle Zikhali |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
| 14 | Lundi Mahala |
| 18 | Knox Mutizwa |
| 33 | Wandile Ngema |
Golden Arrows (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 27 | Thakasani Mbanjwa (GK) |
| 15 | Oumar Comara |
| 4 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 38 | Ntandoyenkosi Mabaso |
| 52 | Khulekani Shezi |
| 19 | Isaac Cissé |
| 24 | Nqobeko Siphelele Dlamini |
| 25 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 40 | Lungelo Nguse |
| 36 | Philani Kumalo |
| 8 | Siyanda Mthanti |
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.