Mamelodi Sundowns have named their starting line-up ahead of this evening’s Betway Premiership clash against ORBIT College at Olympia Park.
Masandawana are hitting the right gear at the right time this campaign as they currently sit joint-top of the league standings with Orlando Pirates (44), who hold the edge on goals scored, but a victory will move them to the summit.
Since being knocked out of the Nedbank Cup by TS Galaxy, Miguel Cardoso’s men have picked up three league wins on the bounce.
The claimed a narrow 1-0 win over AmaZulu before a spirited performance to see off a stubborn Sekhukhune United outfit 3-1.
Against Golden Arrows, they had to remain resolute for 30 minutes after playing with 10 men for a major part of the match following Jayden Adams’ red card as they held out for a nervy 2-1 victory.
Mswenko Boys come into this tie beaming with confidence as they are unbeaten in their last two clashes.
Pogiso Makhoye’s troops shocked TS Galaxy 2-1 in Mpumalanga and previously held Richards Bay to a 0-0 stalemate.
The PSL rookies however find themselves in a precarious position on the log languishing in 15th spot but a rare win will push them level with Chippa United in 13th place.
The two sides have met once before with the defending champions holding out for a 2-0 win courtesy of strikes from Arthur Sales and Brayan León Muñiz.
Here’s how both teams line-up:
ORBIT Starting XI: Chibwe, Vilakazi, Mphahlele, Onyango, Jingana, Potsana, Motshwari, Mabele, Kapinga, Lukhele, Khoto
Subs: Mamabolo, Mkhabela, Lesako, Ralani, Batsi, Noyo, Malatsi, Ganabo, Wagaba.
Sundowns Starting XI: Williams, Mudau, Johannes, Cupido, Basadien, Allende, Reisinho, Santos, Sales, Saleng, Rayners.
Subs: Onyango, Kekana, Modiba, Morena, Mokoena, Zwane, Matthews, Leon, Mothiba
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