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Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix
Seth Willis

Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI against Golden Arrows - Masandawana set to unleash two former Portugal under-20 stars?

The defending Premier Soccer League champions are keen on getting another vital win in the midweek assignment when they travel to King Zwelithini Stadium to face Manqoba Mngqithi's outfit on Wednesday. It will be crucial for Masandawana to get a positive outcome against Abafana Bes'thende.

Here, GOAL looks at how coach Miguel Cardoso will line up Mamelodi Sundowns players against Golden Arrows after Masandawana signed Nuno Santos and Miguel Reisinho is also expected to join the Tshwane giants.

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  • Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams

    The Bafana Bafana captain is one of the first names to make the list for Cardoso since his presence in defense is needed. 

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  • Khuliso Mudau, Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau

    Made his first start in the win against Durban City, and is set to retain his place in the starting XI.  

  • Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba

    Modiba has been doing well, explaining why he might again start ahead of Fawaaz Basadien and Devine Lunga. 

  • Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Keanu Cupido

    Once again, the former Cape Town City defender stood tall in the last club's assignment, and with no news on the availability of Grant Kekana, he should keep his place. 

  • Malibongwe Khoza, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Malibongwe Khoza

    The versatile youngster is another player who has continued to impress when given a chance. Mosa Lebusa has seemingly lost his place to the youngster.  

  • Teboho Mokoena, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    Cardoso, surely, can't make changes at this point, when Mokoena brings all the stability in midfield.

  • Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende

    Allende has a goal and an assist from his last two games against Marumo Gallants and Durban City, respectively, a plus for the team.  

  • Kutlwano Letlhaku, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Jayden Adams

    With Kutlwano Letlhaku part of South Africa's U20 World Cup squad, the Cape Town-born playmaker could be recalled to the starting line-up.

  • Arthur Sales, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Arthur Sales

    He is one of Cardoso's favourite men in attack owing to his versatility.  

  • Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025Backpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews

    You just can't write Matthews off; another good display last weekend with a goal and an assist is surely enough to hand him a starting berth. 

  • Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Iqraam Rayners

    A goal and an assist against Durban City means the confidence levels are high.