Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 14': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 14'
- 28': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 28'
- 35': Sphamandla Zikhali (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 35'
- 45'+1': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 46'
- 45': Andiswa Sithole (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Mondli Mbanjwa (Amazulu) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Keegan Allan (Amazulu) Yellow Card at 57'
- 59': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 59'
- 60': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 60': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 60'
- 67': Tebogo Masuku (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Langelihle Mhlongo (Amazulu) Substitution at 67'
- 69': Boitumelo Radiopane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 75': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Penalty - Missed at 75'
- 75': Minenhle Ngcobo (Amazulu) Substitution at 75'
- 84': Cemran Dansin (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
- 84': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 84'
Statistics
 AMA |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 10 |
| 11 | Saves | 1 |
| 36.7 | Possession | 63.3 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 28 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 14 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 8 |
| 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: Orlando Stadium
Location: Johannesburg, 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
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 33 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi  |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
AmaZulu (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Olwethu Mzimela (GK) |
| 12 | Taariq Fielies |
| 25 | Wandile Dube |
| 42 | Sandile Mthethwa |
| 17 | Liam Bern |
| 19 | Sphamandla Zikhali |
| 4 | Riaan Hanamub |
| 5 | Keegan Allan |
| 21 | Thapelo Matlhoko |
| 27 | Hendrick Ekstein |
| 2 | Athini Maqokola |
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.