Peter Shalulile

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Brent Carelse has tipped current star Peter Shalulile to hit the 20-goal mark this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns vs Petro Atletico: Starting lineups!

Take a look at how both Mamelodi Sundowns and Petro Atletico lineup ahead of this evening’s CAF Champions League clash!

Peter Shalulile

Former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Brent Carelse has tipped current star Peter Shalulile to hit the 20-goal mark this season.

Mamelodi Sundowns return to continental action this evening when they visit Angolan giants Petro Atletico for a crunch CAF Champions League quarter-final clash.

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Tonight’s first-leg meeting will take place at the iconic 11 De Novembro Stadium in Luanda, Angola.

Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 SA time.

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Mamelodi Sundowns secured their place in the last eight after finishing unbeaten and top of Group A while the hosts finished in second place in group D, four points behind Wydad Casablanca.

Petro Atletico vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Starting lineups!

Atlético Petroléos XI: Gomes, Pinto, Da Silva, Nicolau, Carneiro, Miguel, Moreira, Balanga, Afonso, Leal, Teixeira.

Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Onyango, Mudau, Lakay, Mandela, Lebusa, Jali, Mokoena, Zwane, Morena, Sirino, Shalulile.

It’s vital to win your away games – Maema

“I’ve learnt that when you win your away games and play with confidence, you stand a better chance of going into the next round.” attacking midfielder Neo Maema told the Mamelodi Sundowns media team.

“The responsibility has not changed from everyone that forms part of Sundowns and we will do our best to get the results against Petro De Luanda.

“It is still an unbelievable experience with all the traveling with Mamelodi Sundowns. Seeing other countries, adjusting to the different weather conditions and competing against the best.

“I am grateful and I feel I’m still learning a lot playing continental football and it can only get better from here individually and as a team.

“The most important part of football is rest. We are very happy that we are scoring goals. This game won’t be any different.

“We will work hard as a team with the support of our coaches and everyone involved at Mamelodi Sundowns FC.”

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Themba Zwane Sundowns
Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane will be a key figure for the Brazilians in Luanda! Photo credits: BackpagePix

Petro Atletico vs Mamelodi Sundowns: How to LIVE STREAM!

Action at the 11 De Novembro Stadium in Luanda gets underway at 18:00. The match will be televised live on SuperSport 209.

You can also live stream today’s match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Petro Atletico on SABCSport’s TELKOMONE for free! Simply create an account and begin streaming.

Will the Brazilians continue on their merry way? Let us know your match predictions in the comments section below!