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Richards Bay vs Polokwane: match report

Richards Bay FC hosted Polokwane City FC at Richards Bay Stadium on Sunday 2 August 2026, in the South African Premier. Moreki Lekwape is the referee.

Result and scorers

Richards Bay 1-2 Polokwane. Goals: Ndamulelo Maphangule 18' for Polokwane; Tidimalo Molokwane 55' for Polokwane; Simphiwe Mcineka 69' for Richards Bay.

Key moments (contains the result)
  • 18' Goal: Ndamulelo Maphangule (Polokwane)
  • 55' Goal: Tidimalo Molokwane (Polokwane)
  • 69' Goal: Simphiwe Mcineka (Richards Bay)
Match stats (contains the result)
68.9%Possession31.1%
14Shots10
6Shots on target6
12Corners1
12Fouls12
1Offsides2
4Saves6
0Yellow cards0
0Red cards0

Line-ups

Richards Bay 4-2-3-1

Coach: Ronnie Gabriel

  1. 1 Ian Otieno GK
  2. 22 Lwandile Mabuya DEF
  3. 2 Samkelo Jali DEF
  4. 25 Simphiwe Mcineka DEF
  5. 37 Sphamandla Gwele DEF
  6. 20 Moses Mthembu MID
  7. 45 Tuli Nashixwa MID
  8. 30 Sanele Barns FWD
  9. 8 Lindokuhle Zikhali MID
  10. 17 Thulani Gumede FWD
  11. 27 Nqaba Xulu FWD

Bench

  • 19 Siyabonga Nzama MID
  • 14 Lundi Mahala FWD
  • 32 Siphesihle Mtshali GK
  • 35 Thabisa Ndelu DEF
  • 29 Siphesihle Kunene DEF
  • 33 Wandile Ngema MID
  • 31 Olwethu Mbambo FWD
  • 77 Luyanda Khumalo FWD
  • 15 Mehluleli Ndelu DEF

Polokwane 4-1-4-1

Coach: Willy Moloto

  1. 40 Lindokuhle Mathebula GK
  2. 42 Surprise Manthosi DEF
  3. 22 Edwin Ramaja DEF
  4. 34 Lebohang Petrus Nkaki DEF
  5. 3 Tlou Nkwe DEF
  6. 21 Manuel Kambala MID
  7. 20 Raymond Daniels FWD
  8. 35 Banele Mnguni MID
  9. 14 Ndamulelo Maphangule MID
  10. 18 Giovanni Philander FWD
  11. 44 Tidimalo Molokwane FWD

Bench

  • 27 Malebogo Modise DEF
  • 47 Monty Batlhabane MID
  • 4 Bulelani Nikani DEF
  • 60 Ayanda Ngwenya GK
  • 25 Keorapetse Sebone DEF
  • 48 Abraham Mashele DEF
  • 36 Juan Mutudza MID
  • 16 Siyabonga Mashini MID
  • 29 Msindisi Khosa FWD
Previous meetings
  • Wednesday 6 May 2026: Richards Bay FC 0-0 Polokwane City FC
  • Saturday 1 November 2025: Polokwane City FC 1-1 Richards Bay FC
  • Sunday 30 March 2025: Polokwane City FC 3-1 Richards Bay FC
  • Saturday 8 February 2025: Richards Bay FC 2-0 Polokwane City FC
  • Wednesday 8 May 2024: Polokwane City FC 0-0 Richards Bay FC