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Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Cape Town City - Will Miguel Cardoso rest Ronwen Williams and top guns again?

Title-chasing Masandawana will be hosted at the Cape Town Stadium by the Citizens on Saturday.

Mamelodi Sundowns will continue with their Premier Soccer League (PSL) campaign, and this time, they face Cape Town City.

After an impressive outing against Richards Bay, where they claimed a 3-0 victory to widen the gap at the top, the Brazilians are hoping to get one more win in order to boost their title-defence chances against Orlando Pirates' weakened challenge.

GOAL takes a look at how coach Miguel Cardoso will possibly line up his team against the Citizens.

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  • Denis Onyango, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Denis Onyango

    The experienced Ugandan keeper was picked for the duty against the Natal Rich Boyz and kept a clean sheet.

    Cardoso is expected to retain him as Ronwen Williams is rested for the crucial Caf Champions League final against Pyramids.

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  • Khuliso Mudau, Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2025Backpagepix

    RIGHT-BACK: Khuliso Mudau

    He is expected to keep his position in the line-up even though he was later replaced by Thapelo Morena during the game against Richards Bay.

  • Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Aubrey Modiba

    Just like Mudau, he was rested when Sundowns were in complete control against Richards Bay. Cardoso is expected to maintain him in the starting XI.

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  • Grant Kekana, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Grant Kekana

    The defender carries a yellow card from the game against Richards Bay, but given his experience at the back, he has proved to be an undroppable figure.

  • Malibongwe Prince Khoza, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-BACK: Malibongwe Prince Khoza

    Featured against Richards Bay as Mosa Lebusa missed the matchday squad.

    The 21-year-old is expected to partner with experienced Kekana at the heart of Sundowns' defence.

  • Teboho Mokoena, Sundowns. June 2024.BackPagePix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    Always a key figure for Masandawana, and as the season hits the homestretch, his services are needed more.

  • Marcelo Allende, Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025Backpage

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Marcelo Allende

    Played a crucial role against the Natal Rich Boys and scored the second goal. The Chilean is always almost assured of his place in the starting XI.

  • Themba Zwane, Mamelodi Sundowns, April 2025Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Themba Zwane

    Key figure for the Tshwane giants, given that he is not only a leader but also an experienced star who is always a threat against rivals.

    He finally started Sundowns' last game after appearing as a substitute in previous matches and is expected to be among the starters once more.

  • Thapelo Morena, Mamelodi Sundowns

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Thapelo Morena

    Morena is expected to return to the starting XI after starting as a substitute against Richards Bay.

    His experience and versatility will be useful for the Brazilians, and this should influence Cardoso when he is drafting his line-up.

  • Tashreeq Matthews, Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025Backpage

    LEFT-ATTACKER: Tashreeq Matthews

    He provided an assist for the second goal scored by Iqraam Rayners against Richards Bay and is expected to maintain his slot in the starting XI.

  • Arthur Sales, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Arthur Sales

    He was on the scoresheet against Richards Bay, and with key games ahead, Cardoso is expected to rest Lucas Ribeiro again.

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