Mamelodi Sundowns will be high on confidence when they travel to the Mbombela Stadium to lock horns with TS Galaxy.
Teams: TS Galaxy v Mamelodi Sundowns
Date: 02 March 2022
The Brazilians made history over the weekend after securing their first-ever win over Al Ahly in Egypt thanks to Thapelo Morena's late winner.
Sundowns will now be looking extend their lead at the top of the league standings once again, as they sit 15 points ahead of second-place Kaizer Chiefs.
Before their CAF Champions League double header, the defending league champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Baroka in their last league encounter.
Sundowns will come up against a Galaxy in the ascendancy after registering a wins and a draw in their last two fixtures.
A victory this evening will take the Rockets up to 12th spot, having played a game less than Chippa United and bottom-placed Baroka FC.
Galaxy were no match for the Brazilians in their first-round league encounter, with goals from Mosa Lebusa, Peter Shalulile and Thabiso Kutumela handing the champions a 3-0 win.
Galaxy: 1. Van Der Linde, 45. Sanoka, 4. M. Mahlangu, 5. Msimango, 23. Munyai, 20. Roberts, 15. Aubaas, 10. Brooks, 44. Mongae, 35. Mbatha, 17. Kwem.
Subs: 32. Kolak, 19. Lekay, 30. Mere, 13. Hlongwane, 43. Filipetto, 27. S.Mahlangu, 8. Nduli, 6. Mbunjana, 47. Teto.
Sundowns: 1. Mweene, 7. Lakay, 6. B.Onyango, 40. Coetzee, 27. Morena, 4. Kekana, 25. Mudau, 23. Domingo, 22. Kapinga, 26. Mokoena, 38. Shalulile.
Subs: 1. Pieterse, 34. Mvala, 13. Lunga, 37. Modiba, 12. Maluleka, 35. Maema, 32. Mkhulise, 11. Erasmus.
