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Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI against Fluminense in 2025 Fifa Club World Cup - Peter Shalulile to start ahead of Tashreeq Matthews?

Mamelodi Sundowns will end their Group F campaign on Wednesday with a tricky fixture against Fluminense in the Club World Cup.

The Premier Soccer League champions are a point away from the top, but must beat the South Americans to advance following their 4-3 loss against Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 2.

GOAL takes a look at how Miguel Cardoso might name his Sundowns XI versus the Brazilian outfit.

  • Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams

    Having kept a historic clean sheet against Ulsan HD, the Bafana Bafana international made a massive blunder to give the BVB an equaliser in the last game.

    However, it takes nothing away from his quality.

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  • Khuliso Mudau, Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2025Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau

    The South Africa international will always start crucial matches as long as he is fit.

  • Divine Lunga, Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Divine Lunga

    The Zimbabwe international was preferred ahead of Aubrey Modiba, and has so far justified his inclusion in the starting team.

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  • Grant Kekana, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Grant Kekana

    The former SuperSport United man is an almost obvious starter and has always enjoyed the trust of Cardoso. Kekana has to be solid on Wednesday against the South Americans.

  • Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Keanu Cupido

    Cupido made his Club World Cup debut against all odds, as a starter; from the look of things, Mothobi Mvala and Mosa Lebusa will have to double their efforts to get back into the starting XI.

  • Teboho Mokoena, Mamelodi Sundowns

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    The 28-year-old looked tired, especially in the final third, against the BVB, but his impact in midfield can't be underrated.

  • Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende

    The Chile international has underlined his worth for Masandawana with consistent displays. Always there to help in attack and recovers to help the team defend.

  • Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns, June 2025Getty

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Themba Zwane

    The veteran Bafana Bafana international's displays explain why he should always start in crucial games.

  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Lucas Ribeiro Costa

    The 27-year-old has a goal and an assist already in the ongoing campaign. Benching him will be unthinkable.

  • Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025Backpage

    LEFT-ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews

    Against BVB, Matthews was preferred ahead of Arthur Sales, and with Lebo Mothiba struggling for fitness, the 24-year-old might get a chance to deliver.

  • Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns, May 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Iqraam Rayners

    Rayners became the first African player to score in back-to-back Club World Cup matches. The former Stellenbosch striker should keep his place in the starting team ahead of Peter Shalulile.

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