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Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI against Remo Stars in CAF Champions League - Miguel Cardoso to rest key players for Orlando Pirates clash?

The Tshwane giants head into the game confident, given the kind of results they registered away from home. The technical bench must be mulling over whether to deploy their usual first teamers or deploy other players who have not been regularly used in order to prove themselves.

Premier Soccer League heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns are set to host Remo Stars for the second leg action in the CAF Champions League second preliminary round encounter. 

To some, Sundowns have technically booked their place in the group stage, given that they grabbed a 5-1 win in the first leg in Nigeria.

However, Cardoso expects his players to take this game seriously, even though they enjoy a massive advantage. Tshwane giants have been struggling on the domestic front, but this game against the Nigerian league champions offers them a chance to prove that they remain a lethal outfit.

Here, GOAL takes a look at how Cardoso will probably line up his charges to take on their West African opponents. 

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  • Ronwen Williams, South Africa, October 2025Backpage

    GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams

    The Bafana goalkeeper did not keep a clean sheet in the first leg, and that should be one of his top priorities in this game.

    This could also be a viable game for Denis Onyango to start, as Williams gets a rare rest. 

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  • Khuliso Mudau, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau

    The experienced full-back is expected to retain his slot in the starting team as Sundowns hope to complete the job emphatically. 

  • Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba

    Cardoso's other options here are Divine Lunga and Fawaaz Basadien, but given that the coach is keen to build seamless chemistry in his usual first-teamers, he could stick with Modiba.     

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  • Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Keanu Cupido

    After missing some games due to a previous injury, he recovered and returned to the starting line-up. He needs more minutes to help keep his fitness levels high after being sidelined.    

  • Malibongwe Khoza, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Malibongwe Khoza

    Cardoso's trust in the Bafana defender cannot be questioned, and the star has also not disappointed as he keeps delivering. 

  • Teboho Mokoena, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    His experience has always proved vital for the Brazilians, and he is expected to be on top of his game against Remo Stars, who would attempt to outscore the PSL giants and advance. 

  • Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    Marcelo Allende

    His partnership with Mokoena has proved time and time again that it is a solid combination. 

    Cardoso is also expected to keep the status quo, even though Sundowns are not under particular pressure in this game.

  • Nuno Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Nuno Santos

    A new signing who is quickly stamping his authority on the first team. The Remo Stars game will give him more taste of what continental football really is.

  • Miguel Reisinho, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2026Backpage

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Reisinho

    He scored in the first-leg encounter and is expected to be among the Sundowns' attackers on Sunday. 

  • Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews

    The more minutes he gets, the more time he is handed to show how improved a star he is.     

  • Peter Shalulile, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2025Backpage

    CENTRE FORWARD - Peter Shalulile

    The PSL's all-time record scorer found the back of the net at MKO Abiola Stadium, and he should be targeting more in the second leg.

    Shalulile is expected to lead the attacks as Iqraam Rayners, who just returned to training after a cardiac scare, fights to regain full fitness. 

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