Mamelodi Sundowns will be aiming to get a positive start to their Nedbank Cup campaign when they host Motsepe Foundation Championship side Gomora United this evening at Loftus Versfeld – here’s how the teams line-up.
Sundowns come into the tie with several question marks, the constant pressure and criticism of head coach Miguel Cardoso in recent weeks has turned up a notch after their 2-1 loss to Al Hilal this past weekend.
However, ahead of the game, he confirmed this is a tournament that will be taken seriously from day one, with a ‘strong’ XI and meticulous planning for an opponent they know, and respect.
A typical David and Goliath match-up in the cup, that has brought several surprises down the years, Gomora – who are rookies in the second-tier have only won three of 17 league outings, with 10 draws and four defeats.
Head coach Ashley Makhanya stated while keeping their league status is a priority, having a go at the cup, they have nothing to lose and everything to gain this evening at the nation’s capital.
Here is how they line up:
Sundowns XI: Pieterse, Kekana, Khoza, Aubaas, Modiba, Mkhulise, Adams, Zwane, Letlhaku, Ntsabeleng, Shalulile
SUBS: February, Johannes, Morena, Basadien, Reisinho, Allende, Sales, Rayners, Matthews
Gomora XI: Nxumalo, Mathebula, Timba, Manganyi, Mncube, Gxabuza, Senwamadi, Kali, Thutlo, Khoza, Moake
SUBS: Sphamandla, Mahloane, Mukua, Silas, Fox, Mosiea, Machupu, Maleka
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