Mamelodi Sundowns will start a new era under Miguel Cardoso when they host Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League group stage encounter on Sunday afternoon at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
CAF Champions League
Teams: Mamelodi Sundowns v Raja Casablanca
Date: 15 December 2024
Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Time: 19h30
Cardoso replaced Manqoba Mngqithi on Wednesday, after a slow start by The Brazilians in Group B.
Masandawana are searching for their first victory in the section after a goalless draw against Maniema Union was followed by a 1-1 draw against FAR Rabat.
The Tshwane giants have two points.
Sundowns will be without Aubrey Modiba after he was red-carded against FAR Rabat.
Raja, on the other side, opened their group campaign with a 2-0 defeat to local rivals FAR Rabat.
However, the Green Eagles picked up their first point after a 1-1 draw against Maniema Union last weekend.
Both sides have been handed a lifeline after FAR Rabat and Maniema played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday.
Here's how they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns: Williams, Khoza, Lebusa, Mokoena, Mudau, Lunga, Maema, Mkhulise, Allende, Rayners, Ribeiro
Subs: Onyango, Saavedra, Sales, Mashego, Letlhaku, De Reuck, Morena, Shalulile, Maboe
