GOALMamelodi Sundowns will be playing Orlando Pirates in the first leg of the MTN8 semi-final that will be played on Saturday.
The Sea Robbers are chasing their fourth consecutive crown, but Masandawana are definitely aiming to spoil the party.
GOAL predicts how coach Miguel Cardoso could pick his starting lineup against the under-pressure Abdeslam Ouaddou-led outfit.
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BackpagepixThe experienced Bafana Bafana custodian is expected to keep his position between the poles.
Williams hopes to get his second clean sheet in three games across all competitions this season.
BackpagepixIn the absence of Khuliso Mudau, Mdunyelwa has seemingly won the trust of coach Cardoso. The Orlando test will be vital for the 26-year-old.
BackpagepixThe former Stellenbosch skipper was rested against AmaZulu, probably for the crunch game this weekend.
BackpagepixThe South Africa international is a proven winner who continues to deliver at the heart of Masandawana defense.
BackpagepixThe 27-year-old was solid in the last game against Usuthu, which might see him get a chance on Saturday at the expense of Mosa Lebusa.
Currently, it seems like the Bafana Bafana midfielder is the only one who can deliver in that defensive midfield role.
He can easily break attacks and initiate in favour of his team.
BackpagepixThe diminutive linkman complements Mokoena well in the Masandawana engineroom and that helps them dominate games.
BackpageWell, Adams has that energy to match Bucs midfielders; Themba Zwane might come in later to tidy up things or help in unlocking Pirates' defence.
BackpageMatthews is in top form as he has two assists and one goal in his last two matches.
BackpageWith Lucas Ribeiro absent, Sales has been used frequently on the right wing to pave the way for Rayners to be the focal point.
BackpageThe versatile attacker should lead the attack at Orlando, hoping to get the services he needs to find the back of the net.