Richards Bay and Mamelodi Sundowns have announced their starting lineups for the afternoon’s Betway Premiership clash at King Zwelithini Stadium.
After finishing last season in the playoffs spot, Bay made many changes in the technical team, signed players, and even secured a lucrative sponsorship deal.
But things seem not to have worked out as yet they find themselves second from bottom with eight points after 13 matches.
Having won their last league game, the KwaZulu Natal-based side won the last game against Golden Arrows they would like to continue with that form this afternoon against league leaders Sundowns.
Meanwhile, Sundowns has had a good start under Miguel Cardoso winning two out of two league games, they aim to finish the year sitting on top of the table as Orlando Pirates is breathing on their necks.
These two sides faced each other four times, and Sundowns won all four. Looking in the history this fixture is the one that Sundowns would have loved to close the year with.
Here is how they line up:
Richards Bay XI: Magoola, Mabuya, Allan, Mcineka, Ndaba, Mthethwa, Gumede, Zikhali, Mthembu, Ntsundwana, Mbuthuma.
Subs: Otieno, Mabua, Ntlonelo, Dlamini, Dube, Kutumela Ndelu, Radebe, Figareido.
Sundowns XI: Onyango, Morena, Khoza,Kekana, Mashego, Aubaas, Mokoena, Modiba, Koidsang, Sales, Ribeiro.
Subs: February, De Reuck, Lunga, Maboe, Maema, Matthews, Letlhaku, Rayners, Shalulile.
