Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 28 January 2023 Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Sundowns name starting line up for Gallants clash!
Take a look at how both Marumo Gallants and Mamelodi Sundowns have opted to lineup for tonight’s penultimate league match below
Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokwena during the DStv Premiership 2022/23 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United at the Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on the 28 January 2023 Photo: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
DStv Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns return to action this evening when they travel to the Peter Mokaba Stadium to face Marumo Gallants.
The Brazilians have already secured the league title and don’t have much to play for tonight.
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The hosts on the other hand are fighting for survival! Gallants may be flying high in the CAF Confederations Cup, but their league hopes are hanging in the balance.
They head into tonight’s clash in 14th position on the log standings, level on points with Chippa United in 15th.
Take a look at how both teams lineup for tonight’s crunch DStv Premiership match below.
Marumo Gallants vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Starting lineup
Marumo Gallants XI: Arubi, Nkili, Toure, Gumede, Sibeko, Mohomi, Manaka, Makudubela, Khumalo, Otladisa, Chivaviro.
Subs:Watenga, Koapeng, Maraisane, Nku, Mpambaniso, Mdlinzo, Soumaro, Seanego, Thangwane.
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudua, Modiba, Mvala, Boutouil, Mokoena, Mbule, Mvala, Zwane, Morena, Shalulile.
Subs: Pieterse, Lebusa, Mashego, Maboe, Coetzee, Zungu, Ralani, Domingo, Sirino.
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I have good players – Mokwena
“I know very well the race that I am running as a coach. What helps is that I have a very good team, with good players. There is good support from the football club, the management and everybody associated.” the Mamelodi Sundowns manager said as quoted by IOL.
“That makes a big difference in making up for some of my inhibitions (shortcomings).”
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“We have a 24-hour rule so we will enjoy the game, the feeling and then get rest.” Rhulani Mokwena told the Mamelodi Sundowns website.
“A couple of weeks ago Sundowns lost to [Stellenbosch] Stellies and we were the worst team, I was the worst Coach.
“This is football, you have to take the good moments just like you take the bad moments, not too high in the good moments, not too low on the bad moments.”
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