Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane. Photo: BackpagePix
VIDEO: Was Zwane offside for opening SUNDOWNS goal?
Themba Zwane opened the scoring for Mamelodi Sundowns against Swallows but was he offside? Take a look at his goal below!
Mamelodi Sundowns star Themba Zwane. Photo: BackpagePix
Mamelodi Sundowns welcomed Swallows FC to the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday afternoon for an MTN8 clash.
Andile Jali’s big return to the capital city turned out to be a disaster after he was sent off after just five minutes of play!
The former Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder recieved a straight red card for a reckless tackle on his successor Teboho Mokoena! Take a look at the tackle below.
The Brazilians opened the scoring early in the second half after Lucas Ribeiro played Themba Zwane in who then finished brilliantly beyond Daniel Akpeyi.
But was Zwane offside when he recieved the ball from Ribeiro? Take a look and decide for yourself! Follow the rest of the match here.
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Mamelodi Sundowns vs Swallows FC: Starting Lineups
Mamelodi Sundowns XI: Williams, Mudau, Kekana, Mvala, Modiba, Mokoena, Maema, Allende, Zwane, Maseko, Ribeiro.
Subs: D. Onyango, B. Onyango, Mashego, Mbule, Aubaas, Nku, Mabena, Shalulile.
Swallows XI: Akpeyi, Phillips, Allan, Sibiya, Sam, Mthethwa, Jali, Malinga, Ntsako, Mtshali, Mabasa.
Subs: Mbanjwa, Shwabule, S. Sibiya, Phalane, Wambi, Van Rhyn, Mhango, Damons, Zuma.
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We know Komphela very well – Rhulani
“We are facing a coach whom we know very well and who is in charge of a team that is very tough to beat.” Rhulani Mokwena told the Mamelodi Sundowns website.
“They are a strong side with good players and we are ready to set aside any obstacles to give our best. Football ultimately belongs to the players because they are the ones on the pitch.
“We have to do the right things at the right time to succeed against our opponents. The team deserves significant credit for the effort they have displayed thus far.
“I am truly excited by the way several players have elevated their game and how seamlessly the new Mamelodi Sundowns signings have become part of the team.
“We expect that these players continue to work as a unit and it can only get better from here. We have to keep striving to improve our performances and the results.”
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Mamelodi Sundowns match will be emotional – Komphela
“Our project still needs to hit a positive note and we are facing a very good Mamelodi Sundowns team.” Steve Komphela told SowetanLive.
“We just have to prepare ourselves, looking at what we want to achieve in the project we are building, putting it up against Sundowns. And without coming with ridiculous expectations that we will beat Sundowns and all that.”
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