BackpagepixMamelodi Sundowns would be out to prevent having Pyramids FC's away goal haunt them when they face the Egyptian moneybags in a Caf Champions League final, second leg match on Sunday.
The match at the 30 June Stadium comes after the first leg ended 1-1 at Loftus Versfeld last weekend as Pyramids grabbed a crucial away goal.
GOAL takes a look at how Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso could pick his starting lineup as he seeks to correct last weekend's faults.
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BackPagePixHis experience is something the Brazilians can bank on, and should the contest go to a penalty shootout, Williams can be trusted following his 2023 Africa Cup of Nations heroics in the lottery kicks.
BackpagepixThe player from Limpopo was on fire during the first half in the first leg, but fizzled in the second period and this time would want to be evergreen the entire time he would be on the pitch.
BackpageAnother player whose experience could be key for the Brazilians in this crucial encounter.
BackpageThe lack of concentration at the death last weekend is something Kekana and his defensive partners would be keen on guarding against, especially with the threat posed by Fiston Mayele who missed a glut of chances at Loftus.
BackpagepixHad Malibongwe Khoza continued as a regular under Cardoso, he might have been a better option, but Lebusa is likely to start again, also given that Mothobi Mvala is not match fit.
Masandawana would be doing everything they can to get an away goal and Mokoena can be trusted with his stinging shots to nullify Pyramids' goal in Tshwane.
BackpageThe hard-running Chilean can be reliable and is expected to combine well with Mokoena while also complementing the attackers.
BackpageAfter Tashreeq Matthews disappointed in the first leg, Adams was summoned onto the pitch as early as the 37th minute and that shows the trust Cardoso had in him to improve things.
BackpagepixThe Masandawana captain has never started under Cardoso since returning from injury in April and was an unused substitute last weekend.
He is expected to be well-rested and will be needed to provide the much-sought experience in such a big match.
BackpageAfter being criticised that he is less effective in the Champions League, Costa scored his first continental goal since September 2024 when he struck against Pyramids in Tshwane.
BackpageA tough call for Cardoso to select between Rayners and the more experienced Peter Shalulile.
