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Michael Madyira

Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Magesi FC - Siyabonga Mabena to replace injured skipper Themba Zwane?

The Brazilians are in Limpopo where they will face opponents who were giant-slayers last season and it will be a game they will have to avoid an upset.

Mamelodi Sundowns will be keen to rise from surrendering a lead in the MTN8 quarter-finals against Mamelodi Sundowns last weekend when they face Magesi FC in a Premier Soccer League match at Seshego Stadium on Wednesday. 

Having already dropped points in this PSL campaign against Chippa United, Masandawana are pressed to win at all costs in Limpopo.

GOAL predicts how coach Miguel Cardoso could line up his men on Wednesday. 

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  • Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    GOALKEEPER: Ronwen Williams

    Having conceded two goals in four matches this season, while keeping two clean sheets, the Bafana Bafana captain has not started the season on a difficult note.  

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  • Zuko Mdunyelwa, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Zuko Mdunyelwa

    The former Chippa United star emerged as the Man of the Match when Masandawana clashed with Orlando Pirates last weekend and that gives him confidence going into Wednesday's game. 

  • Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba

    Cardoso has been preferring Modiba this season ahead of Divine Lunga, who had an impressive outing at the FIFA Club World Cup.  

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  • Grant Kekana of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Grant Kekana

    Kekana is almost guaranteed a place to start and has been the most consistent player under Cardoso.  

  • Keanu Cupido, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Keanu Cupido

    Cardoso seems to have found his central defence partnership in Kekana and Cupido, as Mothobi Mvala struggles to play.  

  • Teboho Mokoena, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    The former SuperSport United star was on target against Pirates last weekend with a headed goal but this is someone who is more dangerous with long-range shots. 

  • Marcelo Allende of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende

    The Chilean has a trusted combination with Mokoena in the middle of the park and they could help Sundowns dominate their Limpopo hosts.  

  • Jayden Adams, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Jayden Adams

    The former Stellenbosch FC midfielder can be trusted to perform well in the absence of injured captain Themba Zwane.    

  • Arthur Sales of Mamelodi SundownsBackpagepix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Arthur Sales

    Cardoso admitted that when he arrived at Chloorkop, he did not have much faith in Sales, but his opinion has since changed, with the player now a regular starter under him.  

  • Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025Backpage

    LEFT ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews

    Matthews continues to be preferred by the coach in a pool of players where Thapelo Maseko is another option.  

  • Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025Backpagepix

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Iqraam Rayners

    Rayners has so far scored three goals in four games across all competitions and that is a hint of what to expect from him this season.   

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