Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

Coach Sinethemba Badela couldn't have asked for this fixture to start his rein at the club, but again it gives him an opportunity to put his tactics to test.

He has a few top players who joined recently like Abdoulaye Mariko, Goodman Mosele, Thamsanqa Magwaza, and Sammy Seabi.

But he has lost some notable figures like Darren Johnson, Justice Tshabalala, Andile Jali, Baraka Majogoro, Sinoxolo Kwayiba, Ronald Maarman, Bienvenu Eva Nga, Siphelo Baloni, among others.

Sirgio Kammies is suspended for this fixture; it will be interesting to see how Badela will name his starting XI against Masandawana.

This will be a massive game for Sundowns because it will set the tone for coach Miguel Cardoso and his arsenal.

There have been speculations surrounding the future of wantaway attacker Lucas Ribeiro and Bafana Bafana international Khuliso Mudau. Peter Shalulile is also reportedly on his way out.

So far, the club has confirmed the arrival of Fawaaz Basadien.

Sundowns' possible XI: Williams, Mdunyelwa, Modiba, Kekana, Cupido, Mokoena, Allende, Zwane, Ribeiro, Matthews, Rayners

Sundowns have already shown the teams what to expect this season with a 4-0 win over Richards Bay in the MTN8 quarter-final.

Chippa United, just like all the other teams, played some pre-season friendly games, but the results were not made public.

In the head-to-head record, Masandawana have beaten the Chilli Boys in all the last five league meetings.

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