Mamelodi Sundowns and Magesi’s starting line-ups for their Betway Premiership clash at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium this evening have been confirmed.
In what could be dubbed a revenge mission for the reigning league champions, the finalists of the Carling Knockout face off once again.
Magesi completed one of the most iconic fairytale stories in the Premier Soccer League era as Premiership rookies beat the overwhelming favourites for the domestic cup title in their tournament debut.
However, life han’t been simple since the heroic performances, with the club failing to pick up a single win since their exploits at the Free State Stadium in November, which is seven games across all competitions.
Head coach Clinton Larsen and his assistant Papi Zothwane has since resigned and are reportedly set to join relegation rivals Richards Bay which is likely adding further pressure to current head coach Owen da Gama.
Meanwhile, Sundowns are on a high after resuming their top spot from Orlando Pirates and qualifying for the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League since that disappointing evening in the Free State two months ago.
Magesi XI: Chipezeze, Abrahams, Mokone, Buthelezi, Mokone, Daepoh, Mekoa, Vandala, Kakora, Rademeyer, Makhubu.
Subs: Tshabalala, Makgoga, Ashby, Motupa, Baloyi, Manzini, Komape, Makhubela, Mtshali
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Onyango, Mudau, Kekana, Khoza, Lunga, Mokoena, Allende, Mkhulise, Rayners, Shalulile, Ribeiro.
Subs: February, Lebusa, Morena, Mashego, Aubaas, Maema, Matthews, Letlhaku, Sales.