Orlando Pirates vs Magesi FC, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 9': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 9'
- 41': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 41'
- 45': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Levy Mashiane (Magesi FC) Substitution at 45'
- 45': Kamogelo Sebelebele (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 45'
- 60': Mcedi Vandala (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 60'
- 64': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Andre De Jong (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 64'
- 68': Diteboho Mofokeng (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Sibusiso Magaqa (Magesi FC) Substitution at 68'
- 76': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Samuel Darpoh (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 84'
- 87': Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 87'
- 90'+5': Tshepo Makgoga (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 95'
- 90'+5': Lehlegonolo Mokone (Magesi FC) Yellow Card at 95'
Statistics
 MAG |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 16 |
| 5 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 29.3 | Possession | 70.7 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 20 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 6 |
| 0.3 | 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 | 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: 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 |
| 21 | Dean David Van Rooyen |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 16 | Thalente Mbatha |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
Magesi FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Chipezeze (GK)  |
| 35 | Motsie Matima |
| 34 | Lehlegonolo Mokone |
| 4 | Tshepo Makgoga |
| 8 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Godfrey Mashigo |
| 26 | Lehlohonolo Mtshali |
| 15 | Tlou Tholang Masegela |
| 42 | Nyakala Raphadu |
| 10 | Mcedi Vandala |
| 40 | Kgomotso Mosadi |
South African Premier News
South Africa's Carling Knockout Cup will kick off on Saturday, with all 16 Premiership teams playing their first matches in this edition of the single-leg knockout tournament between then and Wednesday.
Orlando Pirates will defend a 1-0 advantage as they host Namibia's African Stars in the second leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round clash on Friday.
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.