South Africa
Match-by-match stats
S. Kabini
MoldeDefenderBefore the next match
South Africa v Kenya, Friday
What Kenya allow left backs
Position stats11 appearances at LB against Kenya in their last 20 matches; league average from the Friendly International.
Best odds on S. Kabini
Odds OutliersSamukele Kabini 2026 season stats
As a left back, Samukele Kabini has appeared in 18 Eliteserien matches this season, totalling 1,426 minutes at an average rating of 6.86. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Eliteserien defenders.
Stats by competition
Club and country, 2026.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eliteserien | 18 | 1,426 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 37 | 6.86 |
 Friendly International | 2 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6.61 |
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 1 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.80 |
| Total | 21 | 1,590 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 42 | 6.83 |
Attacking stats
Samukele Kabini has taken 10 shots with 5 on target (50% accuracy), scoring 1 goal. That is a shot roughly every 143 minutes. Those shots are worth 1.3 expected goals (xG), 1.4 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among defenders. Samukele Kabini has 2 assists and 13 key passes , creating 2 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 119 minutes. Samukele Kabini has set up 15 shots for teammates, worth 2.1 expected assists (xA). His creative output is strong, ranking in the 69th percentile for chance creation among defenders.
Passing stats
Samukele Kabini has completed 776 of 888 passes at 87% accuracy , plus 7 accurate crosses . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 61st percentile for passing volume among defenders.
Possession stats
Samukele Kabini completes 14 dribbles at a 44% success rate and wins 74 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (15th percentile).
Defending stats
Samukele Kabini makes 37 tackles and 21 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 39 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 82nd percentile for tackles among defenders.
Discipline stats
Samukele Kabini has committed 17 fouls and received 3 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 4.3 fouls.
Positions played
EliteserienMainly left back (16 appearances).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs defendersStrengths
Weaknesses
Molde squad
E. Hestad
31 yrs#5
J. Abdullai
21 yrs#9
C. Zady Sery
26 yrs#11
S. Kilen21 yrs#16K. Lonebu20 yrs#20O. Spiten19 yrs#21
T. Koné-Doherty
20 yrs#24S. Diop
21 yrs#29J. Fugelsnes18 yrs#43I. Gosik18 yrs#44
N. Ødegård22 yrs#6
E. Breivik26 yrs#10
V. Hoff30 yrs#15
M. Møller Dæhli31 yrs#17
H. Stenevik26 yrs#18
S. Granaas20 yrs#23
D. Daga
19 yrs#27V. Bender
19 yrs#28
23 yrs
South Africa squad
S. Campbell21 yrs#11
T. Maseko22 yrs#12
R. Mofokeng22 yrs#38
T. Matthews26 yrs
L. Singh29 yrs
C. Mailula25 yrs
P. Dithejane22 yrs
Y. Mbuthuma24 yrs
O. Appollis25 yrs
T. Moremi26 yrs
I. Rayners30 yrs
T. Zwane37 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2027
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 2 | 123 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7.01 |
2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliteserien | 18 | 1,505 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 61 | 7.07 |
| Friendly International | 2 | 180 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 7.14 |
 Africa Cup of Nations | 1 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.53 |
About Samukele Kabini
Eliteserien 2026 season
This season in the Eliteserien, Samukele Kabini has scored 1 goal and 2 assists across 18 appearances (16 starts), totalling 1426 minutes. That works out to 0.1 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. Samukele Kabini has attempted 10 shots with 5 on target, a 50% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 1.33 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Samukele Kabini has created 12 chances including 2 big chances for teammates. The defender has completed 14 successful dribbles from 32 attempts (44% success rate). Samukele Kabini has contributed 13 key passes and 27 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Samukele Kabini has registered 37 tackles (29 won), 21 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the defender has completed 776 from 888 pass attempts, a 87% pass accuracy rate. Samukele Kabini has won 74 of 139 total duels.
Discipline
Samukele Kabini has received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 17 fouls and winning 11.
About Samukele Kabini
Samukele Kabini is a 22-year-old defender playing for Molde in the Eliteserien, representing South Africa. Samukele Kabini is left-footed and wears the number 26 shirt. Born on 15 March 2004.
Most recent appearance
Samukele Kabini's most recent match was away at Sandefjord on June 18th. Molde drew 5-5. Samukele Kabini played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 2 shots, 1 key pass, 1 tackle with a match rating of 6.46.
Recent matches
- June 18th5-5 drawatSandefjord(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.46)
- May 23rd5-1 winvsFredrikstad(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 9th6-1 winvsStart(0 mins, rating 0)
- December 12th2-2 drawatLillestrøm(0 mins, rating 0)
- November 13th0-1 winatEgypt(0 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Samukele Kabini and Molde are next in action on July 19th against Bodø / Glimt in the Eliteserien. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Molde vs Bodø / Glimt match preview.
Teammates at Molde
Samukele Kabini currently plays alongside Samukele Kabini, Viktor Bender, Trent Koné-Doherty, Seydina Diop, Halldor Stenevik, Emil Breivik, Fredrik Kristensen Dahl, Sondre Granaas, Mads Eikrem Myklebust, Albert Posiadala, Kristian Lonebu, Niklas Ødegård, Mats Møller Dæhli, Mads Kikkenborg, Igor Gosik, Martin Linnes, Oskar Spiten, Peder Hoel Lervik, Sivert Sira Hansen, Jonathan Fugelsnes, Jalal Abdullai, Caleb Zady Sery, Mathias Løvik, Eirik Haugan, Sander Kilen, Eirik Hestad, Daniel Daga, Birk Risa and Vebjørn Hoff at Molde.