Kaizer Chiefs vs Royal AM, 2024-25 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 5': Ashley Du Preez (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 5'
- 13': Wandile Duba (Kaizer Chiefs) Goal at 13'
- 16': Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 16'
- 36': Sabelo Sithole (Royal AM) Substitution at 36'
- 45': Smiso Gumede (Royal AM) Substitution at 45'
- 51': Ayabulela Maxwele (Royal AM) Goal at 51'
- 57': Thabo Matlaba (Royal AM) Yellow Card at 57'
- 60': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 60'
- 68': Pule Sydney Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Ranga Piniel Chivaviro (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 68': Mangethe (Kaizer Chiefs) Substitution at 68'
- 73': Mfundo Thikazi (Royal AM) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Levy Mashiane (Royal AM) Substitution at 73'
- 73': Philani Sithebe (Royal AM) Substitution at 73'
- 79': Njabulo Blom (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 79'
- 82': Mfundo Vilakazi (Kaizer Chiefs) Yellow Card at 82'
- 89': Levy Mashiane (Royal AM) Goal at 89'
Statistics
 ROY |
KAI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 18 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 6 | Saves | 2 |
| 39.1 | Possession | 60.9 |
| 12 | SHOTS | 17 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 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 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 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: Peter Mokaba Stadium
Location: Polokwane, 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 (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brandon Peterson (GK) |
| 14 | Rushwin Dortley |
| 25 | Spiwe Given Msimango |
| 48 | Bradley Cross |
| 18 | Dillon Solomons |
| 42 | Mduduzi Shabalala |
| 8 | Moegamat Yusuf Maart |
| 5 | Sibongiseni Mthethwa |
| 9 | Ashley Du Preez |
| 10 | Leandro Sirino |
| 36 | Wandile Duba |
Royal AM (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 25 | Mondli Mpoto (GK) |
| 31 | Ayanda Jiyane |
| 37 | Sbangani Zulu |
| 5 | Jeffrey Mzwandile Dlamini |
| 14 | Thabo Matlaba  |
| 19 | Sabelo Shezi |
| 10 | Andile Mpisane |
| 12 | Kabelo Mahlasela |
| 35 | Bandile Dlamini |
| 48 | Ayabulela Maxwele |
| 45 | Sedwyn George |
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.