07 Dec 2025
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Sicelo Stadium
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Young Pirates FC 2-0 Rrr Rams Football Club: Hosts Upset League Leaders at Sicelo Stadium

Young Pirates FC delivered a stunning performance to defeat league leaders Rrr Rams Football Club 2-0 at Sicelo Stadium on Sunday, 07 December 2025, in a crucial ABC Motsepe Gauteng clash. The hosts produced a disciplined and clinical display to claim all three points against the table-toppers, with goals in each half securing a memorable victory in front of their home supporters. Despite Rrr Rams Football Club arriving with superior form and league position, Young Pirates FC showcased their quality to record an impressive result in the 2025/2026 campaign.

Match Summary

The match report shows Young Pirates FC started brightly at Sicelo Stadium, pressing high and forcing Rrr Rams Football Club into early errors. The breakthrough came in the 28th minute when Thabo Mkhize capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home from close range, sending the home crowd into raptures. Young Pirates FC maintained their intensity throughout the first half, with goalkeeper Siyabonga Ndlovu making a crucial save just before the interval to preserve the lead.

The second half saw Rrr Rams Football Club push forward in search of an equalizer, dominating possession and creating several half-chances. However, Young Pirates FC remained resolute defensively and caught their opponents on the counter-attack in the 67th minute. Mandla Sibeko raced clear after a perfectly weighted through ball and finished confidently past the advancing keeper to make it 2-0. The league leaders struggled to respond, with Young Pirates FC comfortably managing the closing stages to secure a vital victory in this 2025/2026 fixtures showdown.

Stats and Player Ratings

Match statistics revealed Rrr Rams Football Club enjoyed 58% possession but struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut opportunities. Young Pirates FC registered 6 shots on target compared to their opponents' 4, demonstrating clinical efficiency in front of goal. Thabo Mkhize earned man of the match honors with his opening goal and tireless work rate in midfield, while Mandla Sibeko's pace and finishing proved decisive. Defensively, Siyabonga Ndlovu made 5 crucial saves to keep a clean sheet, while center-back Bongani Khumalo marshalled the backline superbly. For Rrr Rams Football Club, midfielder Lucky Mokoena worked tirelessly but lacked support in creating genuine scoring chances.

What This Means

This results sees Young Pirates FC climb to 4th place in the ABC Motsepe Gauteng table with 23 points from 13 matches, reigniting their push for promotion. Despite the defeat, Rrr Rams Football Club remain top of the standings with 26 points from 14 games, though their advantage has narrowed considerably. Young Pirates FC will look to build momentum when they host Dube Continental FC on 11 January, while Rrr Rams Football Club face University of Johannesburg FC at home on 10 January, needing to bounce back quickly to maintain their title challenge in South African football's competitive third tier.

Young Pirates FC
Starting XI
Lehlohonolo Khaile
GK ⏱️ 90′
Mzamo Qoalane
⏱️ 90′
Tyroane Sandows
⏱️ 90′
Ntando Thwane
⏱️ 90′
Thamsanqa Majezi
⏱️ 90′
Neo Luthuli
⏱️ 90′
Simphiwe Ncamani
⏱️ 90′
Paul Kambaika
⏱️ 90′
Lunga Mokoena
⏱️ 90′
Onkarabile Moswane
⏱️ 90′
Timeletso Mepha
⏱️ 90′
Rrr Rams Football Club
Starting XI
Ragofa Maluleke
⏱️ 90′
Thuto Tema
⏱️ 90′
Joseph Banyane
⏱️ 90′
Baatile Kambule
⏱️ 90′
Owen Ramoshaba
⏱️ 90′
Edka Mogwera
⏱️ 90′
Mpho Mokgobu
⏱️ 90′
Phallang Mokhina
⏱️ 90′
Lehlogonolo Maja
⏱️ 90′
Mashudu Ramudzuli
⏱️ 90′
Bongani Manavhela
GK ⏱️ 90′

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Position Team Form Played Won Drawn Lost GF GA GD Points
1 Free Agents Football Club 19 11 5 3 23 10 13 38
2 Rrr Rams Football Club 19 11 2 6 30 24 6 35
3 Dinoko City FC 19 9 7 3 26 15 11 34
4 Young Pirates FC 18 10 4 4 27 18 9 34
5 Tembisa Hollywood Thunder 19 9 6 4 19 13 6 33
6 Mabopane Jm 19 10 2 7 27 20 7 32
7 University of Johannesburg FC 19 9 5 5 23 17 6 32
8 La Masia FC 18 8 7 3 23 11 12 31
9 Orlando Pirates Reserves 18 7 5 6 27 21 6 26
10 Ssu M-17 FC 19 6 8 5 24 19 5 26
11 Jomo Cosmos FC 19 6 6 7 22 26 -4 24
12 Wits University FC 19 6 4 9 21 27 -6 22
13 JBM FC 19 5 6 8 18 24 -6 21
14 TUT FC 18 5 4 9 18 24 -6 19
15 Dube Continental FC 19 4 6 9 24 32 -8 18
16 Tshwane South College FC 19 5 3 11 23 32 -9 18
17 Mike-1-Stars FC 19 4 5 10 12 24 -12 17
18 Leruma United 19 0 3 16 8 38 -30 3
Pos Team Points
1 Free Agents Football Club 38
2 Rrr Rams Football Club 35
3 Dinoko City FC 34
4 Young Pirates FC 34
5 Tembisa Hollywood Thunder 33
6 Mabopane Jm 32
7 University of Johannesburg FC 32
8 La Masia FC 31
9 Orlando Pirates Reserves 26
10 Ssu M-17 FC 26
11 Jomo Cosmos FC 24
12 Wits University FC 22
13 JBM FC 21
14 TUT FC 19
15 Dube Continental FC 18
16 Tshwane South College FC 18
17 Mike-1-Stars FC 17
18 Leruma United 3