Sekhukhune United 2-1 Marumo Gallants
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Sekhukhune United won: Sekhukhune United 2-1 Marumo Gallants in the South Africa, Premier League (Round Regular Season) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (Pietersburg). Sekhukhune United goals: Oageng Phiri 30', Bethuel Muzeu 90'+2. Marumo Gallants goals: Melusi Buthelezi 78' (og). Expected goals: 1.62-0.66. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Ngoanamello Rammala (8.3).
Match report
Sekhukhune United beat Marumo Gallants 2-1
Sekhukhune United squeezed past Marumo Gallants 2-1 at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday 17 October in the South Africa, Premier League.
Oageng Phiri put Sekhukhune United ahead on 30' (1-0), an own goal by Melusi Buthelezi levelled for Marumo Gallants on 78' (1-1) and Bethuel Muzeu restored Sekhukhune United's lead on 90+2' (2-1).
Bethuel Muzeu's 90+2' strike proved decisive.
Sekhukhune United had 45% of the ball, shots were 14-12 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.62-0.66.
Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
The result leaves Sekhukhune United 6th on 14 points, with Marumo Gallants 16th on 2.
Match stats
| Sekhukhune United | Marumo Gallants | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.62 | 0.66 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 19 | 17 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 278 (79%) | 332 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 5 |
Lineups
Sekhukhune United (4-2-3-1): Melusi Buthelezi, Nyiko Mobbie, Tsepo Matsimbi, Samba O'Neil, Athenkosi Mcaba, Givemore Khupe, Siphesihle Mkhize, Tshepo Mokoane, Ngoanamello Rammala, Oageng Phiri, Chibuike Ohizu
Marumo Gallants (4-1-4-1): Emile Lako, Prince Manku, Mbhazima Rikhotso, Patrick Motsoeneng, Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya, Thatho Pheeha, Sibusiso Ncube, Ndabayithethwa Ndlondlo, Moremi Seketso, Msindisi Kunene, Samkele Sihlali
Key events
- 30' · Goal · Oageng Phiri (Sekhukhune United)
- 59' · Substitution · Sizani Makgalaka for Oageng Phiri (Sekhukhune United)
- 59' · Substitution · Siphesihle Sangweni for Ngoanamello Rammala (Sekhukhune United)
- 65' · Yellow card · Thatho Pheeha (Marumo Gallants)
- 68' · Substitution · Katlego Otladisa for Moremi Seketso (Marumo Gallants)
- 74' · Substitution · Etemesi Injili for Samkele Sihlali (Marumo Gallants)
- 78' · Substitution · Thabang Makubo for Tshepo Mokoane (Sekhukhune United)
- 78' · Substitution · Bethuel Muzeu for Chibuike Ohizu (Sekhukhune United)
- 78' · Goal · Melusi Buthelezi (Marumo Gallants)
- 87' · Substitution · D'Angelo Kazeem for Athenkosi Mcaba (Sekhukhune United)
- 89' · Substitution · Simo Mbhele for Thatho Pheeha (Marumo Gallants)
- 89' · Substitution · Onke Moletshe for Sibusiso Ncube (Marumo Gallants)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Bethuel Muzeu (Sekhukhune United)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Thabang Makubo (Sekhukhune United)
All-time head-to-head
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Questions
Who won Sekhukhune United vs Marumo Gallants?
Sekhukhune United won, 2-1 (South Africa, Premier League) on Sat, 17 Oct 2026.
When and where is Sekhukhune United vs Marumo Gallants?
Sat, 17 Oct 2026, 16:00 UTC at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane (Pietersburg), South Africa, Premier League.