Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI against Remo Stars in CAF Champions League - Who will Miguel Cardoso trust after domestic struggle?

Masandawana will be seeking redemption following their elimination from the domestic competition, the Carling Knockout Cup. After falling at the ultimate stage last season to Pyramids FC, Downs hope to win their second continental star this time around.

Mamelodi Sundowns begin their CAF Champions League campaign with a match against Nigeria's Remo Stars in the second preliminary round clash on Sunday.

Remo Stars are set to host last season's semi-finalists at M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium for the first leg.

Masandawana hope to begin the continental campaign with a positive outcome, especially after struggling on the domestic front.

The away game is the Brazilians' first engagement after the international break, where their players turned out for their respective countries for the World Cup qualifiers.

Here, GOAL looks at how Miguel Cardoso is likely to line up his players against the continental opponents.

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GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams
He returns to the club a jubilant man after helping Bafana Bafana seal a place in the World Cup finals.
His duty is now to help the Tshwane giants record a victory in the first away leg encounter.

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RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau
After missing the opening fixtures due to contractual issues, the defender has returned and is set to take up the right-back duties.
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LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba
Despite rivalry from Zimbabwean star Divine Lunga and new signing Fawaaz Basadien, Modiba has kept his place in the starting team.
His performance is expected to earn him another berth in the starting line-up.

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CENTRE-BACK: Keanu Cupido
After a previous injury, the defender featured against Marumo Gallants in the Carling Cup Knockout.
He is expected to keep his place ahead of Mosa Lebusa, as Sundowns turn focus to continental assignments.
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CENTRE-BACK: Malibongwe Khoza
He shone at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) finals, and upon return, he has been starting owing to his solid performance at the heart of the defence.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena
Breathe a sigh of relief when Bafana qualified for the World Cup. He became a subject of debate after the national team had points deducted after playing despite suspension.
Now a relieved star, the focus turns to the club's duties.
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Marcelo Allende
A regular and an imposing figure in Sundowns' midfield. His partnership with Mokoena is expected to be solid again to deliver positive results.
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ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Nuno Santos
The Portuguese star is settling down well and has been brilliant for the few games he has played.
Given that much is expected of him, Santos cannot afford to drop the ball at the moment.
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RIGHT ATTACKER: Arthur Sales
Sales is fast growing into a dependable first-teamer, at least since the second round of last season.
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LEFT ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews
He is considered one of the most improved Sundowns players this season, and stats back that assertion up: four goals and four assists in just 10 PSL games.
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Peter Shalulile
Given that Iqraam Rayners withdrew from the Bafana squad owing to medical reasons, Shalulile is the natural fallback plan for Cardoso.