Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns, 2026-27 South African Premiership
· South African Premiership1 - 4
- 18': Tashreeq Matthews
- 37': Iqraam Rayners
- 48': Iqraam Rayners
- 59': Fawaaz Basadien
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Match Commentary
- 18': Tashreeq Matthews (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 18'
- 22': Lwandile Mabuya (Richards Bay FC) Goal at 22'
- 37': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 37'
- 48': Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 48'
- 59': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Goal at 59'
- 63': Themba Zwane (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Thabo Cele (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 63': Antonio Van Wyk (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 63'
- 64': Nuno Santos (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 64'
- 67': Lundi Mahala (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
- 67': Wandile Ngidi (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 67'
- 68': Wandile Ngema (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 68'
- 79': Fawaaz Basadien (Mamelodi Sundowns) Yellow Card at 79'
- 79': Mothobi Mvala (Mamelodi Sundowns) Substitution at 79'
- 86': Olwethu Mbambo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
- 86': Sbani Khumalo (Richards Bay FC) Substitution at 86'
Statistics
 MSU |
RBFC |
|
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 7 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 5 |
| 73.9 | Possession | 26.1 |
| 23 | SHOTS | 5 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 722 | Accurate Passes | 205 |
| 768 | Passes | 267 |
| 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 | 0 |
| 3 | Effective Tackles | 6 |
| 5 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Interceptions | 0 |
| 0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
| 7 | Clearances | 27 |
Game Information
Venue: Princess Magogo 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
Richards Bay FC (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ian Otieno (GK) |
| 49 | Nkosiyethu Mkhabela |
| 25 | Simphiwe Mcineka |
| 37 | Sphamandla Gwele |
| 22 | Lwandile Mabuya |
| 24 | Siyabonga Gumede |
| 12 | Sazi Gumbi |
| 77 | Luyanda Khumalo |
| 27 | Nqaba Xulu |
| 19 | Siyabonga Nzama |
| 20 | Moses Mthembu |
Mamelodi Sundowns (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 30 | Ronwen Williams (GK) |
| 3 | Khulumani Ndamane |
| 42 | Malibongwe Khoza |
| 4 | Teboho Mokoena |
| 23 | Fawaaz Basadien |
| 22 | Thabang Matuludi |
| 11 | Marcelo Allende |
| 33 | Cassius Mailula |
| 17 | Tashreeq Matthews |
| 38 | Siyanda Mthanti |
| 13 | Iqraam Rayners |
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.