Orlando Pirates vs Durban City, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 7': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 7'
- 26': Jean Lwamba (Durban City) Yellow Card at 26'
- 40': Brooklyn Poggenpoel (Durban City) Yellow Card at 40'
- 43': Kyle Jurgens (Durban City) Yellow Card at 43'
- 45': Samkelo Maseko (Durban City) Substitution at 45'
- 57': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 57'
- 60': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 60'
- 67': Haashim Domingo (Durban City) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Ethan Duncan Brooks (Durban City) Substitution at 68'
- 69': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 69'
- 72': Sebastian Pedersen (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Simphiwe Selepe (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 72': Oswin Appollis (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 72'
- 83': Bongani-Junior Mthembu (Durban City) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Bheki Mabuza (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 83': Mpho Padime (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 83'
- 85': Tashreeq Morris (Durban City) Substitution at 85'
Statistics
 DUR |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 11 |
| 6 | Saves | 4 |
| 37.1 | Possession | 62.9 |
| 6 | SHOTS | 18 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 8 |
| 0.7 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 229 | Accurate Passes | 455 |
| 304 | Passes | 526 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 17 |
| 20 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 24 | Clearances | 11 |
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 |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 3 | Nkosikhona Ndaba |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 48 | Simphiwe Masilela  |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 29 | Mthetheleli Mthiyane |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 11 | Tshepang Moremi |
| 49 | Kabelo Kgositlile |
Durban City (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 33 | Fredrick Asare (GK) |
| 5 | Siphamandla Ncanana |
| 27 | Siyabonga Vukile Msomi |
| 4 | Fezile Gcaba |
| 24 | John Mokone |
| 2 | Bandile Shandu |
| 18 | Brooklyn Poggenpoel |
| 23 | Tylo Jordan Sanger |
| 17 | Kyle Jurgens |
| 8 | Leandro Sirino |
| 20 | Jean Lwamba |
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.