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Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face AS FAR Rabat in Caf Champions League - Arthur Sales to start ahead of Peter Shalulile again?

The Brazilians are in Morocco for a continental assignment and GOAL takes a look at how Manqoba Mngqithi could select his team.

Mamelodi Sundowns will be up against FAR Rabat in their second Caf Champions League Group B at Stade Ben Ahmed El Abdi on Saturday.

After starting their group stage campaign by being held 0-0 by AS Maniema at home, the Brazilians are pushing to pick themselves up.

GOAL predicts how coach Manqoba Mngqithi could pick his men to start.

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  • Ronwen Williams Mamelodi Sundowns 2023Getty

    GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams

    The experienced Bafana Bafana captain is cut for such big matches against North Africans and will want to keep another clean sheet in this group stage campaign.

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  • Fiacre Ntwari and Khuliso Mudau, Kaizer Chiefs vs Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau

    After being recently criticised by Mngqithi, Mudau saw Thapelo Morena coming on for him in the second half against Sekhukhune United last weekend but his experience is needed for the North African assignment.

  • Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba

    Modiba is an almost obvious choice in this position which also has Asekho Tiwani, Divine Lunga and Terrence Mashego who has been battling fitness issues this season.

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  • Mothobi Mvala, Mamelodi Sundowns, November 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Mothobi Mvala

    Mvala was benched against Sekhukhune for Malibongwe Khoza but is set to return on Saturday.

  • Grant Kekana, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Grant Kekana

    After losing his place in Bafana's last camp, Kekana will want to use the Champions League to send messages to Hugo Broos.

  • Teboho Mokoena, Sundowns. June 2024.BackPagePix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    The Bafana star is a threat with his long shots and freekicks, and that could trouble the Moroccan side.

  • Bathusi Aubaas, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Bathusi Aubaas

    Aubaas' midfield combination with Mokoena has been solid even at Bafana level.

  • Arthur Sales & Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi Sundowns, November 2024 Mamelodi Sundowns

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende

    The Chilean is a grafter in the middle of the park and his work rate could be key to Sundowns collecting maximum points.

  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Lucas Ribeiro Costa

    With his lightning speed, Ribeiro can be a handful for FAR Rabat defenders on his day.

  • Arthur Sales, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Arthur Sales

    The Brazilian scored his first goal for Sundowns last weekend and will want to use that as a spring for many more goals.

  • Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Iqraam Rayners

    The former Stellenbosch star can be reliable, having managed four PSL goals, as many in the Carling Knockout and one in the Champions League.

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