Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 18': Brayan Léon Muñiz (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 18'
- 26': Inácio Santos (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 26'
- 34': Thabo Moloisane (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 34'
- 45': Bathusi Jurry Aubaas (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 45'
- 63': Langelihle Phili (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 63'
- 64': Langelihle Phili (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 64'
- 66': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 66'
- 67': Ethan Chislett (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 67'
- 70': Siyanda Mthanti (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 70': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 70'
- 71': Zitha Macheke (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 71'
- 71': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 71'
- 75': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 75'
- 75': Cassius Mailula (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 75'
- 82': Adolf Mtasingwa Bitegeko (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 82'
- 88': Bennet Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 88'
- 90': Divine Lunga (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 90'
- 90': Lebo Mothiba (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 90'
Statistics
 MSU |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 1 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 67 | Possession | 33 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 4 |
| 2 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 510 | Accurate Passes | 214 |
| 568 | Passes | 272 |
| 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 |
| 13 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 15 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.9 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 13 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Venue: FNB 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
Kaizer Chiefs (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 42 | Thabo Moloisane  |
| 84 | Inácio Santos |
| 4 | Zitha Macheke |
| 13 | Pule Sydney Mmodi |
| 2 | James Monyane |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 6 | Lebohang Maboe |
| 8 | Siphesihle Ndlovu |
| 70 | Langelihle Phili |
| 11 | Luke Baartman |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 37 | Kegan Johannes |
| 20 | Grant Kekana |
| 15 | Bathusi Jurry Aubaas |
| 6 | Aubrey Modiba |
| 25 | Khuliso Mudau |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 21 | Sphelele Mkhulise |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 29 | Antonio Van Wyk |
| 12 | Brayan Léon Muñiz |
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.