On February 8, Richards Bay were hosting Polokwane City in the Premier League of South Africa. Richards Bay took the win with a commanding 2-0 result.
On the 52nd minute, Tlakusani Mthethwa netted the first goal of the match, putting Richards Bay in front. Ntlonelo Bomelo then scored, ending the game at 2-0.
The stage is set for another captivating encounter as Richards Bay and Polokwane City prepare to meet again, 9 months after the previous Premier League encounter that concluded in a 0-0 stalemate. Richards Bay, fresh from a Premier League win against Marumo Gallants on February 4, step into this clash with optimism.
Polokwane City approach this game after a draw with TS Galaxy on February 5, pushing their unbeaten streak to nine games. They've demonstrated excellent defensive stability of late, with four consecutive clean sheets.
This Premier League clash shines a light on the players who have played crucial roles in creating and converting chances for Richards Bay and Polokwane City in this campaign. Richards Bay’s attacking options, guided by Ronnie Gabriel, have been bolstered by Yanela Mbuthuma, the team’s top scorer, and Keegan Allan, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Mbuthuma leads Richards Bay’s scoring charts in Premier League this season with three goals, while Mabuya remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Supporting them are Thulani Gumede, Lindokuhle Zikhali and Ntlonelo Bomelo, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Richards Bay’s attack.
Meanwhile, Polokwane City’s offensive unit, under Phuti Johnson Mohafe’s management, has leaned on Thabang Matuludi, their main scorer, and Puleng Marema, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Matuludi has already scored two goals in Premier League this season, while Marema remains their top assist provider in the competition with two. Bulelani Nikani, Sibusiso Tshabalala and Oswin Appollis have also played key roles, contributing with goals and assists to fuel Polokwane City’s attack.
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Richards Bay kicked off the game with Jamal Salim, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Tshepo Mabua, Keegan Allan, Romario Dlamini who got substituted by Fezile Gcaba on the 73rd minute, Tlakusani Mthethwa, Moses Mthembu who got substituted by Langelihle Mhlongo on the 46th minute, Thulani Gumede who got substituted by Mduduzi Mdantsane on the 82nd minute, Thato Mohlamme, Justice Figuareido who got substituted by Wandile Ngema on the 73rd minute and Ntlonelo Bomelo who got substituted by Mxolisi Macuphu on the 72nd minute as starters, with Ian Otieno, Fezile Gcaba, Wandile Ngema, Simphiwe Fortune Mcineka, Langelihle Mhlongo, Lindokuhle Zikhali, Mduduzi Mdantsane and Mxolisi Macuphu on the bench.
Polokwane City's starting eleven were Brian Bwire, Ayabonga Gwangqa, Lebohang Nkaki, Bulelani Nikani, Sihle Makhubela, Ndamulelo Maphangule who got substituted by Monty Batlhabane on the 61st minute, Manuel Kambala, Oswin Appollis who got substituted by Bonginkosi Dlamini on the 75th minute, Thato Reabetswe Letshedi who got substituted by Puleng Marema on the 46th minute, Mokibelo Ramabu who got substituted by Bafana Nana on the 56th minute and Raymond Daniels, with Manuel Sapunga, Sabelo Motsa, Surprise Manthosi, Bafana Nana, Puleng Marema, Bonginkosi Dlamini, Monty Batlhabane, Sibusiso Tshabalala and Francis Baloyi on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Moses Mthembu, Thato Reabetswe Letshedi and Tlakusani Mthethwa were the ones to receive it.
Over five meetings since December 2021, the teams have each had their moments. Richards Bay and Polokwane City each have one win, while three matches ended level. The most recent match between them was on May 8, 2024, in the Premier League of South Africa, ending in a 0-0 draw. Richards Bay have managed three goals in these five matches, while Polokwane City have scored three in total. As things stand, Richards Bay and Polokwane City are evenly matched in their recent head-to-head encounters.
Richards Bay have played seventeen matches in Premier League, with four wins, four draws, and nine losses this season, scoring nine goals, averaging 0.53 per match, while conceding sixteen, an average of 0.94 per match. This season in Premier League, Polokwane City have recorded eight wins, five draws, and four losses in seventeen matches, scoring fourteen goals at an average of 0.82 per match and conceding twelve at a rate of 0.71 per match.
Richards Bay played their last match against Marumo Gallants, which ended in a win, while Polokwane City’s previous game resulted in a draw against TS Galaxy.. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Richards Bay have recorded four wins, ten losses, and six draws, while over their most recent twenty games, Polokwane City have claimed nine victories, suffered five defeats, and drawn six times.
As always, South Africa Premier League's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Richards Bay sit 13th with sixteen points from seventeen matches, while Polokwane City hold 3rd place with 29 points after seventeen matches.
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