Chippa United vs Orlando Pirates, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 42': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 42'
- 42': Imraan Jones (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 42'
- 59': Bandile Dlamini (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 59': Sammy Maphoko Seabi (Chippa United) Substitution at 59'
- 60': Ghamphani Lungu (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 60'
- 64': Lebone Seema (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 64'
- 71': Simphiwe Masilela (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 71'
- 77': Kabelo Kgositlile (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 77'
- 78': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 78'
- 82': Bongani Sam (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 82': Lebohang Tshabalala (Chippa United) Substitution at 82'
- 86': Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) Yellow Card at 86'
- 86': Neo Rapoo (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 86'
- 87': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 87'
- 89': Mthetheleli Mthiyane (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 89'
Statistics
 ORL |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 9 | Corner Kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Saves | 5 |
| 60.9 | Possession | 39.1 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 8 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.6 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 449 | Accurate Passes | 259 |
| 498 | Passes | 322 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 16 |
| 16 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 19 | Clearances | 33 |
Game Information
Venue: Kings Park Stadium
Location: Durban, 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
Chippa United (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Stanley Nwabali (GK) |
| 22 | Abbubaker Mobara |
| 35 | Kaketso Majadibodu |
| 31 | Imraan Jones  |
| 28 | Boy Madingwane |
| 20 | Goodman Mosele |
| 15 | Azola Tshobeni |
| 8 | Khaya Mfecane |
| 29 | Ntuthuko Mlotshwa |
| 7 | Justice Figuareido |
| 25 | Sirgio Kammies |
Orlando Pirates (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Sipho Chaine (GK) |
| 5 | Nkosinathi Sibisi |
| 6 | Lebone Seema |
| 7 | Deon Hotto |
| 36 | Kamogelo Sebelebele |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 33 | Thapelo Mokobodi |
| 46 | Cemran Dansin |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
| 23 | Ghamphani Lungu |
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.