Orlando Pirates vs Marumo Gallants, 2025-26 South African Premiership
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Match Commentary
- 4': Yamela Mbuthuma (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 4'
- 19': Katlego Otladisa (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 19'
- 29': Patrick Maswanganyi (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 29'
- 32': Ibrahim Bance (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 32'
- 55': Tshepang Moremi (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 55'
- 55': Evidence Makgopa (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 55'
- 57': Siyabonga Nhlapo (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 57'
- 57': Romaric Ouattara (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 57'
- 63': Jaisen Jaren Clifford (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 63'
- 65': Masindi Nemtajela (Orlando Pirates) Yellow Card at 65'
- 69': Daniel Msendami (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 69': Sipho Mbule (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 69'
- 73': Monde Mpambaniso (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 73'
- 74': Msindisi Ndlovu (Marumo Gallants) Substitution at 74'
- 83': Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants) Yellow Card at 83'
- 85': Relebohile Ratomo (Orlando Pirates) Goal at 85'
- 88': Abdoulaye Fousseyni Mariko (Orlando Pirates) Substitution at 88'
Statistics
 MAR |
ORL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Fouls | 9 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Saves | 1 |
| 41.1 | Possession | 58.9 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 23 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 9 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 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: 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 |
| 28 | Patrick Maswanganyi |
| 15 | Masindi Nemtajela  |
| 8 | Makhehlene Makhaula |
| 9 | Yanela Mbuthuma |
| 38 | Relebohile Mofokeng |
| 12 | Oswin Appollis |
Marumo Gallants (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 36 | Washington Arubi (GK) |
| 35 | Marvin Sibusiso Sikhosana |
| 55 | Eroine Agnikoi |
| 4 | Lebohang Mabotja |
| 13 | Sibusiso Ncube |
| 44 | Ibrahim Bance |
| 42 | Mohamed Doumbia |
| 26 | Christopher Sekela |
| 28 | Emmanuel Lyonze Mwiinde |
| 39 | Bheki Mabuza |
| 12 | Katlego Otladisa |
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.