Mamelodi Sundowns will be aiming to maintain their perfect start in the Betway Premiership when they host Royal AM on Wednesday evening at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
Betway Premiership
Teams: Mamelodi Sundowns v Royal AM
Date: 23 October 2024
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Time: 19h00
Sundowns extended their perfect start in the league to three matches after edging Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 thanks to goals from behind by Lucas Ribeiro Costa and Iqraam Rayners prior to the FIFA break.
The Brazilians booked their spot in the Carling Knockout quarter-finals after hammering Golden Arrows 5-0 this past Saturday courtesy of goals by Thapelo Morena, Rayners, Mothobi Mvala, Peter Shalulile and Kutlwano Letlhaku.
The Tshwane giants slipped down to second position on the table after Orlando Pirates won their fourth game in succession and need victory to retain top spot with a superior goal difference.
Royal AM, on the other hand, are still searching for their first win after a fourth consecutive draw following a stalemate against Magesi before the international break.
John Maduka's charges were eliminated from the Carling Knockout after a 3-0 defeat to Cape Town City in the first round on Saturday.
Thwihli Thwahla, however, are unbeaten in the league and occupy ninth spot in the standings with four points from as many matches.
Here's how they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns: 30. Williams, 34. Mvala, 20. Kekana, 25. Mudau, 29. Lunga, 4. Mokoena, 21. Mkhulise, 6. Modiba, 10. Ribeiro, 3. Lorch, 38. Shalulile
Subs: 1. Onyango, 23. De Reuck, 28. Mdunyelwa, 15. Aubaas, 12. Maema, 19. Kodisang, 43. Letlhaku, 22. Mabena, 33. Maseko
Royal AM: 32. Ngcobo, 31. Jiyane, 37. Zulu, 20. Mkhize, 14. Matlaba, 26. Magaqa, 70. Gumede, 12. Mahlasela, 48. Maxwele, 22. Ndlovu, 33. Sera
Subs: 25. Mpoto, 80. Majola, 46. Sithebe, 35. Dlamini, 10. Mpisane, 34. Thikazi, 77. Cele, 9. Macuphu
