Mokwena celebrates victory against Al Ahly during the CAF Champions League 2022/23 football match between Sundowns and Al Ahly at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa on 11 March 2023 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix.
Mamelodi Sundowns name starting XI for Kaizer Chiefs clash!
Rhulani Mokwena has named his Mamelodi Sundowns starting lineup to do battle against Kaizer Chiefs this afternoon
Mokwena celebrates victory against Al Ahly during the CAF Champions League 2022/23 football match between Sundowns and Al Ahly at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa on 11 March 2023 @Gavin Barker/BackpagePix.
South Africa will come to a standstill on Wednesday afternoon when Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs meet at the Lucas Moripe Stadium.
The two giants face off in Match-day two of the DStv Premiership.
The defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns opened their campaign up with a hard-fought victory over Sekhukhune United.
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Kaizer Chiefs on the other hand played out to a goalless draw against Chippa United in their opening fixture of the season.
Take a look at how both the Brazilians and the Glamour Boys have opted to lineup for today’s Dstv Premiership match below.
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Starting Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Boutouil, Lebusa, Mvala, Mokoena, Allende, Zwane, Maseko, Ribeiro, Shalulile.
Subs: D. Onyango, Kekana, B. Onyango, Modiba, Zungu, Mbule, Maema, Nku, Aubaas.
Kaizer Chiefs XI: Petersen, Hlanti, Dithlokwe, Msimango, Frosler, Maart, Castillo, Sithebe, Mmodi, Du Preez, Chivaviro.
Subs: Bvuma, Njabulo Ngcobo, Kwinika, Shabalala, Zwane, Mdantsane, Radebe, Saile, Potsane
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We’re ready for Mamelodi Sundowns – Ntseki
“Going into the Sundowns game, I think we all know it’s a big game. We are all looking forward to a good performance and a good performance will obviously bring a good result.” the Kaizer Chiefs coach said.
“What is important for us now is to say, mentally we are ready, tactically we are going to work on the strengths and weaknesses of our opponent and we will also be exacting ourselves in terms of what are our best qualities.”
We respect Kaizer Chiefs – Mokwena
“Well, the starting point is we have to respect every team. You know, we have to respect all our opponents and Kaizer Chiefs are no different. We know the rivalry between Mamelodi Sundowns and Chiefs, and already that makes it a big encounter.” Rhulani Mokwena said ahead of the match.
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