PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA – NOVEMBER 26: Mamelodi Sundowns team during the CAF Champions League match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Maniema Union at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on November 26, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
Mamelodi Sundowns will be eager to redeem themselves when they host Sekhukhune United in the Betway Premiership on Saturday evening at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Mamelodi Sundowns v Sekhukhune United
Date: 30 November 2024
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Time: 20h00
Sundowns are in need of a redemptive win after they lost 2-1 to Magesi in the Carling Knockout final and had a slow start in the CAF Champions League group stages after a goalless draw against unfancied Maniema Union on Tuesday.
The Brazilians will have a chance to go top of the table on goal difference, as they are placed second on the table, three points behind leaders Orlando Pirates, who host Stellenbsoch on Sunday afternoon.
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Sekhukhune, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back after a 3-1 defeat against TS Galaxy on Tuesday, which was their second loss in three league matches.
Lehlohonolo Seema’s charges are placed seventh in the standings with ten points from six matches.
Masandawana have won the last three fixtures against Babina Noko, including a league double last season both by a 2-1 scoreline.
Here’s how they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns: 30. Williams, 20. Kekana, 15. Aubaas, 42. Khoza, 25. Mudau, 6. Modiba, 21. Mkhulise, 11. Allende, 10. Ribeiro, 9. Sales, 13. Rayners
Subs: 1. Onyango, 34. Mvala, 27. Morena, 4. Mokoena, 8. Saavedra, 12. Maema, 19. Kodisang, 33. Maseko, 38. Shalulile
Sekhukhune United: 30. Sangare, 4. Cardoso, 29. Tshibwabwa, 25. Letlapa, 27. Mkhabela, 15. Mkhize, 21. Mokhouane, 17. Kapinga, 7. Makgalwa, 9. Boyeli, 36. Vandala.
Subs: 16. Leaner, 35. Mahlangu, 28. Ngcobo, 8. Monare, 14. Langa, 10. Mncube, 19. Ashby, 31. Mokoena, Sihlali
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