Predicted Lineup - Sundowns Might Miss Key Players Against Sekhukhune

This tie might not have come at a good time for Sundowns' coach Miguel who would have wanted to solely focus on their CAF Champions League quarter-final clash against Esperance on Tuesday.

And that's not all. Cardoso might have to do without some of his international players against a Sekhukhune after most of them only had one day for training, Thursday, this week.

Sekhukhune coach Eric Tinkler only had two, notable, players away on international duty, Badra Sangare and Vuyo Letlapa,both who didn't feature for Ivory Coast and Bafana Bafana.

So, that's why the ginger-looking tactician will fancy his team's chances of beating Sundowns for the first time in nine meetings to set-up a Nedbank Cup semi-final clash against Kaizer Chiefs.

Recent Form

Sundowns' Last 5 Prem Games: W-W-D-W-L

Sekhukhune Last 5 Prem Games: W-L-L-W-L

Injuries:

Sundowns:

Siyabonga Mabena (ACL)

Sibonga Nyanga (Shoulder)

Sekhukhune:

TBC

Key Players:

Sundowns – Peter Shalulile

The Namibian is on the cusp of history as he's only two goals shy of matching Siyabonga Novemthe's 129 goals in the PSL era. And that's why'll want to score against Sekhukhune.

Sekhukhune – Linda Mntambo

Captain Mntambo has led Sekhukhune by example on-and-off the pitch this season. He's been the point of difference regardless of whether he's starting or coming from the bench.

Quotes From Camp:

"Whoever gets the opportunity to play must give their best because we are here to play," said Sundowns' second choice goalkeeper Denis Onyango ahead of the clash with Babina Noko.

Head-To-Head

All matches: 8

Sundowns won: 7

Sekhukhune won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Sundowns (4-1-2-3)

Onyango; Morena, Suarez, Kekana, Modiba, Mkhulise, Adams, Allende; Ribeiro, Rayners, Shalulile

Sekhukhune (4-3-2-1)

Sangare; Mogaila, Cardoso, Mohamme, Letlapa, Monare, Mntambo, Mbule, Makgalwa, Otladisa, Boyeli

DISCLAIMER: The lineup is only a prediction and may not reflect the official team sheet, which is usually announced closer to match time.

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