LIVE BLOG: TS Galaxy vs Kaizer Chiefs: All Eyes on Mbombela for Season Finale
Amakhosi visit TS Galaxy this afternoon in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter at Mbombela Stadium.
TS GALAXY 0-0 KAIZER CHIEFS
⏱️ 90′ + 8 — FULL-TIME: TS Galaxy 0–0 Kaizer Chiefs
The referee blows for full-time. Chiefs dominated for long spells, created the better chances, and forced multiple saves from Ira Tapé — but couldn’t find the breakthrough.
TS Galaxy finish with 10 men after a late red card. Honours even at Mbombela Stadium.
⏱️ 90′ + 7 — Miguel Goes Close!
Inácio Miguel meets a superb cross from Dillan Solomons with a powerful header, but he misses just wide of the right post. Chiefs inches away from a dramatic late winner.
⏱️ 90′ + 6 — Chiefs Corner
Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi clears under pressure, conceding a corner as Chiefs continue to apply late pressure.
⏱️ 90′ + 5 — RED CARD: TS Galaxy
Nhlanhla Mgaga is sent off for violent conduct! Galaxy reduced to 10 men in stoppage time.
Moments before, he fouled Asenele Velebayi, who won a defensive free-kick for Chiefs.
⏱️ 90′ + 5 — Yellow Card: TS Galaxy
Nhlanhla Mgaga goes into the book for a poor challenge. Moments earlier, he fouls Asenele Velebayi, who wins a defensive free-kick for Chiefs.
⏱️ 90′ + 2 — Chiefs Free-Kick on the Left
Makabi Lilepo is fouled by Lentswe Motaung and wins a free-kick on the left wing. Chiefs with a late chance to swing it in.
⏱️ 90′ + 1 — TS Galaxy Hit the Post!
Huge escape for Chiefs!
Junior Zindoga rattles the right post with a powerful right-footed strike from inside the box, after being set up by Mlungisi Mbunjana. Inches away from a late Galaxy winner.
⏱️ 86′ — Free-Kick to Galaxy
Wandile Duba commits a foul on Khulumani Ndamane, who wins a free-kick deep in the defensive half.
⏱️ 83′ — Lilepo Narrowly Misses Again
Makabi Lilepo fires from a tight angle inside the box but his right-footed effort goes just wide of the left upright. Chiefs keep threatening.
⏱️ 83′ — Chiefs Win a Free-Kick
Asenele Velebayi draws a foul from Mory Keita and wins a free-kick in a dangerous attacking position.
⏱️ 82′ — Chaos in the Galaxy Box!
Velebayi’s shot from close range is blocked.
Baartman follows up, but his effort is blocked too.
Moments later, Mbunjana concedes a corner under pressure.
Chiefs piling bodies forward.
⏱️ 82′ — Galaxy Sub (Injury)
🔁 IN: Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi
🔁 OUT: Sphesihle Maduna
Forced change after Maduna goes down injured.
⏱️ 81′ — Offside: Chiefs
Wandile Duba is caught offside as he looks to break behind the defence.
⏱️ 81′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Inácio Miguel wins a defensive free-kick after being fouled by Victor Letsoalo.
⏱️ 80′ — Double Change for Chiefs
🔁 IN: Luke Baartman
🔁 OUT: Lehlogonolo Matlou
🔁 IN: Siphesihle Ndlovu
🔁 OUT: Khanyisa Mayo
Fresh legs on for the closing phase.
⏱️ 80′ — Delay Ends
The stoppage for Maduna’s injury is over and the match resumes.
⏱️ 80′ — Delay in Play
Play briefly halted as TS Galaxy’s Sphesihle Maduna receives treatment.
⏱️ 78′ — Chiefs Corner
MacBeth Mahlangu is forced to clear, conceding yet another corner to Kaizer Chiefs as the visitors continue to push for the opener.
⏱️ 86′ — Free-Kick to Galaxy
Wandile Duba commits a foul on Khulumani Ndamane, who wins a free-kick in the defensive half for TS Galaxy.
⏱️ 83′ — Lilepo Goes Inches Wide!
Makabi Lilepo fires a right-footed effort from a tight angle inside the six-yard box, narrowly missing the left post. Chiefs edging closer to a breakthrough.
⏱️ 83′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Asenele Velebayi wins a free-kick high up the field after being fouled by Mory Keita. Chiefs maintain attacking pressure.
⏱️ 82′ — Triple Chance But Blocked!
Chiefs create chaos in the box:
Velebayi’s right-footed effort is blocked.
Luke Baartman’s follow-up shot is also blocked inside the six-yard area.
Moments later, Mlungisi Mbunjana concedes a corner.
⏱️ 82′ — Galaxy Substitution (Injury)
🔁 IN: Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi
🔁 OUT: Sphesihle Maduna
Forced change for TS Galaxy after Maduna goes down injured.
⏱️ 81′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Inácio Miguel is fouled by Victor Letsoalo and wins a free-kick deep in Chiefs’ half.
⏱️ 81′ — Offside: Chiefs
Wandile Duba strays offside as Chiefs continue pushing forward.
⏱️ 80′ — Double Sub for Chiefs
🔁 IN: Luke Baartman
🔁 OUT: Lehlogonolo Matlou
🔁 IN: Siphesihle Ndlovu
🔁 OUT: Khanyisa Mayo
Fresh energy introduced as Amakhosi search for the winning goal.
⏱️ 80′ — Delay Ends
The stoppage due to Maduna’s injury is over and play resumes.
⏱️ 80′ — Delay in Play
Match halted temporarily as Sphesihle Maduna receives treatment.
⏱️ 77′ — Chiefs Make a Change
🔁 IN: Wandile Duba
🔁 OUT: Flávio Silva
Fresh legs up front for Amakhosi as Duba enters to add energy and movement in attack.
⏱️ 76′ — Lilepo Forces a Save
Makabi Lilepo drives a powerful right-footed strike from a tight angle and long range, but Ira Tapé gathers comfortably in the centre of goal.
⏱️ 75′ — Chiefs Free-Kick on the Left
Lilepo wins a free-kick after being fouled by Lentswe Motaung. Chiefs pushing high and controlling the wide areas.
⏱️ 74′ — Galaxy Free-Kick
Lentswe Motaung earns a free-kick on the right wing after a foul by Khanyisa Mayo. Galaxy get a rare chance to relieve pressure.
⏱️ 73′ — Offside Against Chiefs
Inácio Miguel is caught offside as he tries to latch onto a forward ball. Chiefs still looking sharp in their forward movement.
⏱️ 73′ — Another Chiefs Corner
MacBeth Mahlangu once again clears the danger and concedes a corner. Chiefs stacking set-piece opportunities.
⏱️ 72′ — Chiefs Corner Count Rising
Lentswe Motaung puts the ball behind for yet another corner to Amakhosi, who have been dominant in this spell.
⏱️ 72′ — Mayo Denied Again!
Khanyisa Mayo meets a headed pass from Lilepo and directs a header toward the bottom corner, but Ira Tapé reacts brilliantly to save. Chiefs getting closer.
⏱️ 70′ — Chiefs Win Another Free-Kick
Flávio Silva is brought down by Khulumani Ndamane in the attacking half. Chiefs with another opportunity to load the box.
⏱️ 69′ — Galaxy Make a Change
🔁 IN: Victor Letsoalo
🔁 OUT: Mehdi Ouamri
The delay is over and Galaxy adjust their frontline with the introduction of Letsoalo.
⏱️ 68′ — Delay Due to Injury
Play is temporarily halted as Ira Tapé receives treatment.
⏱️ 67′ — Miguel Heads Over
Inácio Miguel meets Asenele Velebayi’s cross with a header inside the six-yard area but sends it too high. Chiefs piling on the pressure.
⏱️ 67′ — Chiefs Corner
Mlungisi Mbunjana concedes a corner under pressure as Chiefs push for the opener.
⏱️ 66′ — Free-Kick to Chiefs
Dillan Solomons wins a defensive free-kick after being fouled by Ouamri.
⏱️ 64′ — Two Big Chances!
Makabi Lilepo tries from long range — just wide from 35 yards.
Moments later, Flávio Silva sends another effort wide of the left post after a cross from Velebayi. Chiefs knocking loudly.
⏱️ 63′ — Double Change for Chiefs
🔁 IN: Asenele Velebayi
🔁 OUT: Mfundo Vilakazi
🔁 IN: Makabi Lilepo
🔁 OUT: Mduduzi Shabalala
Fresh legs for Amakhosi as they chase the breakthrough.
⏱️ 63′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Dillan Solomons wins another attacking free-kick after being fouled by Nhlanhla Mgaga, who has just entered the match for Galaxy.
⏱️ 62′ — Galaxy Substitution
🔁 IN: Nhlanhla Mgaga
🔁 OUT: Mpho Mvelase
⏱️ 61′ — Play Resumes
The injury delay for Mbunjana is over; Galaxy back to full strength.
⏱️ 61′ — Match Stoppage
A delay as Mlungisi Mbunjana receives treatment.
⏱️ 60′ — Yellow Card: Chiefs
Lehlogonolo Matlou is booked for a bad foul.
Moments earlier, Mbunjana had won a free-kick after being fouled by Matlou.
⏱️ 58′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Inácio Miguel wins a defensive free-kick as Mory Keita commits a foul.
⏱️ 57′ — Shabalala Shoots Over
Mduduzi Shabalala’s left-footed strike from outside the box flies too high. Vilakazi with the assist.
⏱️ 55′ — Solomons Goes Close
Dillan Solomons hits a right-footed shot from outside the box just narrowly wide. Inácio Miguel provided the set-up.
⏱️ 54′ — Chiefs Corner
Lentswe Motaung concedes another corner as Chiefs dominate the exchanges.
⏱️ 52′ — Delay Ends
The game resumes after a short stoppage involving TS Galaxy.
⏱️ 52′ — Delay in Play
A brief halt as Galaxy manage an on-field issue.
⏱️ 50′ — Chiefs Win Another Corner
Kaizer Chiefs continue applying pressure as Kganyane Letsoenyo concedes a corner. Amakhosi pushing early in the second half.
⏱️ 46′ — Galaxy Corner
TS Galaxy earn a corner after Dillan Solomons clears under pressure.
⏱️ 46′ — Chiefs Corner
MacBeth Mahlangu concedes a corner as Chiefs immediately force Galaxy backward from kick-off.
⏱️ 46′ — Double Change for TS Galaxy
The hosts make two substitutions at the restart:
🔁 IN: Mlungisi Mbunjana
🔁 OUT: Jeffrey Dlamini
🔁 IN: Mory Chieck Keita
🔁 OUT: Seluleko Mahlambi
A tactical reshuffle from Galaxy as they adjust for the second half.
⏱️ 45′ — Second Half Underway
The referee blows the whistle and we are back underway at Mbombela Stadium. Score remains TS Galaxy 0–0 Kaizer Chiefs.
⏱️ 45′ + 2 — HALF-TIME: TS Galaxy 0–0 Kaizer Chiefs
The whistle goes for the break. Chiefs dominated large spells, created multiple chances, and forced Ira Tapé into several big saves — but the breakthrough still hasn’t come.
⏱️ 45′ + 1 — Free-Kick to Galaxy
Mpho Mvelase wins a free-kick in the defensive half after being fouled by Paseka Mako. Chiefs concede late pressure.
⏱️ 45′ — Added Time: Two Minutes
The fourth official signals 2 minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
⏱️ 45′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Lebohang Maboe draws a foul from Junior Zindoga, earning Chiefs a free-kick deep in their own half.
⏱️ 41′ — Silva’s Shot Blocked
Flávio Silva attempts a left-footed strike from inside the box, but it’s blocked by the Galaxy defence. Mduduzi Shabalala supplied the headed assist to create the opportunity.
⏱️ 39′ — Mayo Denied From Point-Blank Range!
Khanyisa Mayo gets his head to a brilliant cross from Dillan Solomons, but Ira Tapé pulls off another crucial save from close range. Chiefs knocking hard but still can’t find the opener.
⏱️ 38′ — Chiefs Corner
Ira Tapé concedes a corner after spilling pressure inside the box. Chiefs continue pressing aggressively.
⏱️ 38′ — Shabalala Forces Another Save!
Mduduzi Shabalala tries a low right-footed shot from the edge of the six-yard area, but Tapé gets down sharply to stop it in the bottom corner. The Galaxy keeper is having a busy afternoon.
⏱️ 37′ — Chiefs Win a Free-Kick
Lebohang Maboe is fouled by Jeffrey Dlamini in Chiefs’ defensive half. Amakhosi reset and build again from deep.
⏱️ 36′ — Chiefs Penalised
Flávio Silva is flagged for handball while trying to bring the ball under control. Galaxy get a breather.
⏱️ 35′ — Matlou Concedes a Foul
Lehlogonolo Matlou mistimes a challenge and gives away a free-kick. Chiefs remain dominant but must avoid unnecessary fouls.
⏱️ 30′ — Vilakazi Denied Again!
Mfundo Vilakazi unleashes another left-footed strike from distance, but Ira Tapé is equal to it. Chiefs continue peppering the Galaxy goal.
⏱️ 27′ — Chiefs Free-Kick in a Dangerous Area
Flávio Silva wins a free-kick high up the pitch after being fouled by Khulumani Ndamane. Moments later, Galaxy’s Mehdi Ouamri is penalised for handball as pressure mounts.
⏱️ 23′ — Chiefs Relieve Pressure
Dillan Solomons wins a free-kick in Chiefs’ defensive half after a foul by Mpho Mvelase, who has been walking a tight line with repeated challenges.
⏱️ 22′ — Big Save by Tapé!
Vilakazi forces another stop out of Ira Tapé with a clean left-footed hit from outside the box. Chiefs edging closer with each attempt.
⏱️ 22′ — Corner for TS Galaxy
Zitha Kwinika concedes a corner under pressure as Galaxy push forward in a rare attacking moment.
⏱️ 20′ — Yellow Card for Galaxy
Seluleko Mahlambi goes into the referee’s book for a bad foul on Mfundo Vilakazi. Chiefs win a free-kick in an advanced area.
⏱️ 20′ — Chiefs Free-Kick
Mfundo Vilakazi is fouled again—this time in the attacking half. Chiefs continue to draw fouls high up the pitch as Galaxy struggle to contain their movement.
⏱️ 19′ — Offside Flag Up
Flávio Silva is caught offside as he tries to break behind the defence. Chiefs still pushing aggressively.
⏱️ 18′ — Matlou’s Shot Blocked
Lehlogonolo Matlou takes a right-footed effort from distance, but it’s blocked by the Galaxy defence. Dillan Solomons supplied the pass.
⏱️ 17′ — Chiefs Win Another Free-Kick
Lebohang Maboe is brought down in the attacking half. Mpho Mvelase commits the foul as Chiefs continue to dominate possession and territory.
⏱️ 13′ — Offside
Chiefs caught offside again as they look to stretch Galaxy’s back line.
⏱️ 10′ — Chiefs Dominating Early
Kaizer Chiefs continue to dictate the tempo. Galaxy are pinned deep as the visitors keep pushing forward with intensity.
⏱️ 9′ — Mayo Fires Wide!
Khanyisa Mayo cuts inside and unleashes a left-footed effort that flashes past the far post. Shabalala provided a clever assist to create the opening.
⏱️ 8′ — Vilakazi Tries His Luck Again
Mfundo Vilakazi takes a right-footed strike from outside the box following a corner. It curls just wide of the right upright.
⏱️ 7′ — Chiefs Win a Corner
Junior Zindoga concedes a corner under pressure as Chiefs maintain their early dominance.
⏱️ 6′ — Matlou Wins a Free-Kick
Lehlogonolo Matlou is fouled in the defensive half by Mehdi Ouamri. Chiefs remain composed in build-up.
⏱️ 5′ — Shabalala Goes Close!
Mduduzi Shabalala’s left-footed attempt from the centre of the box drifts narrowly wide. Assisted by Vilakazi. Chiefs creating chance after chance.
⏱️ 4′ — FIRST SHOT ON TARGET!
Chiefs strike early as Vilakazi forces Ira Tapé into a low save from distance. The visitors are pressing aggressively inside Galaxy’s half.
⏱️ 3′ — Chiefs Controlling the Duels
A flurry of early fouls by Galaxy:
Mayo wins a free-kick on the right wing.
Solomons earns another in defence after Zindoga fouls him.
Dlamini then brings down Mayo again.
Chiefs firmly in control of the opening minutes.
⏱️ 0′ — Kick-off!
The match is underway at Mbombela Stadium. Chiefs start brightly as both sides begin to settle into shape.
Match Details
Betway Premiership
TS Galaxy vs Kaizer Chiefs
Sunday, 07 December 2025
Kick-off: 15:30 (SA Time)
Mbombela Stadium
Live on SuperSport PSL
Stay tuned for build-up, live events, key moments, and post-match coverage as Chiefs look to close out the year on a high.
Lineups
Kaizer Chiefs Starting 11: Petersen ©, Mako, Kwinika, Miguel, Solomons, Matlou, Maboe, Shabalala, Vilakazi, Mayo, Da Silva Subs: Bvuma, Msimango, Monyane, Mc Cathy, Ndlovu, Baartman, Velebayi, Lilepo, Duba
TS Galaxy Starting 11: Eliezer Tape; Lentswe Motaung, Macbeth Mahlangu, Khulumani Ndamane, Kganyane Letsoenayo; Jeffrey Dlamini, Sphesihle Maduna; Seluleko Mahlambi, Mpho Mvelase, Junior Zindoga; Mehdi Oumari