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Mamelodi Sundowns XI to face Sekhukhune United - Miguel Cardoso set to rest Marcelo Allende and Aubrey Modiba for Kaizer Chiefs match?

Mamelodi Sundowns and Sekhukhune United will face off in the Premier Soccer League match at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium on Wednesday evening.

Miguel Cardoso has seven players at risk of suspension ahead of this match, however, he possesses other players to depend on against Lehlohonolo Seema's team.

Here, GOAL examines Masandawana's roster and anticipates how Cardoso might set up his squad against Sekhukhune.

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  • Jody February, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2025.BackPagePix

    GOALKEEPER: Jody February

    With Ronwen Williams still injured, February could continue between the sticks as Denis Onyango remains suspended.

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  • Zuko Mdunyelwa, Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2023Mamelodi Sundowns

    RIGHT-BACK: Zuko Mdunyelwa

    Thapelo Morena sustained an injury in Sundowns' win against TS Galaxy on Saturday, while Khuliso Mudau is also recovering from a long-term injury.

    Mdunyelwa is poised to start in the right-back position ahead of Kegan Johannes, who could also available to fill this void.

  • LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba

    Modiba is one of seven Sundowns' players who are facing a suspension threat, which would see them miss the Kaizer Chiefs game on Saturday, but he should still start against Sekhukhune.

  • Grant Kekana, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Grant Kekana

    The Bafana Bafana defender might make his return to the starting lineup after serving his one-game suspension.

  • Lucas Suarez, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Lucas Suarez

    Suarez has been performing well in central defence alongside whichever player the coach pairs him with.

  • Teboho Mokoena, Sundowns. June 2024.BackPagePix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    When he came on for an injured Bathusi Aubaas early in the match against the Rockets, Mokoena made an immediate impact for the Brazilians.

    He is certainly set to start against Seema's team.

  • Marcelo Allende, SundownsBackpagePix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende

    Allende will also miss Saturday's clash against Chiefs if he receives a booking on Wednesday.

    However, Cardoso could take a gamble and field the Chilean talent as the game against the Limpopo-based team is vital.

  • Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2025.BackPagePix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Jayden Adams

    The Bafana Bafana international displayed a Man of the Match performance in Downs' latest win. Therefore, the Portuguese mentor has no reason to drop him. 

  • Lucas Ribeiro, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Lucas Ribeiro

    The Brazilian attacker will be aiming to increase his goal tally (10 league goals) after not finding the back of the net for the Chloorkop-based giants in their recent previous match.

  • Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Iqraam Rayners

    The speedy forward scored two goals on Saturday. He is anticipated to be included in the attacking lineup against Sekhukhune.

  • Arthur Sales, Richards Bay vs Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD Arthur Sales

    Cardoso might opt to rest Peter Shalulile as Masandawana are set to face Chiefs next weekend. The Brazilian striker could be the ideal choice for the task against Babina Noko.