Mamelodi Sundowns will come up against a familiar face when they take on Golden Arrows this evening.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Golden Arrows v Mamelodi Sundowns
Date: 05 March 2025
Venue: Mpumalanga Stadium
Arrows confirmed this week that former Sundowns head coach Manqoba Mngqithi has taken charge of the head coach role.
Mngqithi returns to Arrows, who currently sit 11th on the Premiership table after a 2-0 loss to TS Galaxy over the weekend.
The Brazilians opened an 18-point lead over the weekend after defeating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 thanks to Lucas Costa Ribeiro's volley.
The win came two hours before second-place Orlando Pirates suffered a surprise defeat to Marumo Gallants.
Coach Miguel Cardoso will also welcome goalkeeper Denis Onyango and Aubrey Modiba back from suspension.
Here's how they line up:
Golden Arrows: 1. Watenga, 33. Phillips, 5. Shitolo, 35. Mantshiyane, 31. Ncube, 24. Dlamini, 12. Ndwandwe, 30. Cele, 11. Sibiya, 14. Van Rooi, 9. Moon
Subs: 34. Maova, 19. Sibeko, 16. Lukhele, 41. Zwane, 15. Zuke, 7. Malinga, 6. Tlolane, 18. Mutizwa, 37. Mchunu
Mamelodi Sundowns: 1. Onyango, 27. Morena, 5. Lebusa, 42. Khoza, 6. Modiba, 11. Allende, 15. Aubaas, 44. Adams, 19. Ribeiro, 17. Matthews, 38. Shalulile
Subs: 36. February, 32. Suarez, 13. Lunga, 28. Mdunyelwa, 4. Mokoena, 21. Mkhulise, 46. Letlhaku, 33. Maseko, 9. Sales
