Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi and Rulani Mokwena have named their starting line-up against Petro de Luanda as they look to secure their place in the semi-finals of the CAF Champions League.
Masandawana who’s aiming to reach the last four for the first time in four years after being knocked out in the quarter-finals for two seasons in a row. The last time Sundowns reached the semi-final stage was in 2018 where they lost to Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca.
The 2016 CAF Champions League winners are coming into this encounter with an away goal after suffering a 2-1 defeat in Angola just a week ago.
The two sides have met three times previously in CAF Inter-Club competitions with both sides securing one win a piece, while there has been one draw.
Ethiopian referee Bamlak Tessema Wayesa will be in charge of the second leg tie that will kick off at 18h00 at the FNB stadium.
How they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Onyango; Morena, De Reuck, Onyango, Lakay, Jali, Maboe, Maema, Ralani, Zwane, Shalulile.
Subs: Mweene, Modiba, Lebusa, Mokoena, Kekana, Mkhulise, Sirino, Kapinga, Šafranko.
Petro de Luanda XI: Wellington; Eddie, Pinto, Knito, Carneiro, Jaredi, Soares, Mague, Gleison, Yano, Azulão.
Subs: Agusto, Diogenes, Ito, Anderson, Job, Vidinho, Erico, Pedro, Maya.
