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Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Richards Bay - Tashreeq Matthews set to replace misfiring Lucas Ribeiro Costa?

Mamelodi Sundowns are out to maintain their grip at the top of the Premier Soccer League table when they face Richards Bay at King Goodwill Zwelthini Stadium on Saturday.

They come up against the Natal Rich Boyz who are second from the bottom of the standings and keen to avoid relegation.

It will be the Brazilians' last game of the year 2025 and GOAL looks at how coach Miguel Cardoso could line up his men.

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  • Denis Onyango, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    GOALKEEPER: Denis Onyango

    With Ronwen Williams out suspended, the veteran Ugandan is almost sure to return to start after also being in the lineup recently against Stellenbosch.

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  • Thapelo Morena, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2024.BackPagePix

    RIGHT-BACK: Thapelo Morena

    Morena is ready to step in for Khuliso Mudau who is also suspended and this will not provide a headache for Cardoso.

  • Divine Lunga, Mamelodi Sundowns, December 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT-BACK: Divine Lunga

    Since Cardoso took over as coach, he has shown faith in the Zimbabwean defender who was named Man of the Match against Stellenbosch.

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  • Malibongwe Khoza, Mamelodi Sundowns, November 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Malibongwe Khoza

    Although still gaining experience and jittery in some instances, it is difficult to believe Khoza is in his debut season playing top-flight league football.

  •  Rushine de Reuck, Mamelodi Sundowns, October 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRE-BACK: Rushine de Reuck

    De Reuck is back from injury at a time when the Tshwane giants have experienced central defenders like Mothobi Mvala, Grant Kekana and Rivaldo Coetzee injured.

  • Teboho Mokoena, Sundowns. June 2024.BackPagePix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena

    The Bafana Bafana star will be buoyed by collecting the Man of the Match award in the last match against AmaZulu on Christmas Eve.

  • Aubrey Modiba, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Aubrey Modiba

    The versatile star is there to make up for the absence of Marcelo Allende if the Chilean does not recover from injury.

  • Sphelele Mkhulise, Mamelodi Sundowns vs Royal AM, October 2024Backpagepix

    ATTACKING MIDFIELDER: Sphelele Mkhulise

    Another player who has been enjoying game time under Cardoso, Mkhulise will, however, have to improve on his performances.

  • Lucas Ribeiro Costa, Mamelodi Sundowns, November 2024BackPagePix

    RIGHT ATTACKER: Lucas Ribeiro Costa

    After starting the season on fire, Costa has lost form and this could be his last chance if he continues misfiring with Tashreeq Matthews back from injury.

  • Kobamelo Kodisang, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2024Backpagepix

    LEFT ATTACKER: Kobamelo Kodisang

    Cardoso seems to have much trust in Kodisang although he is yet to make a big impact.

  • Iqraam Rayners, Mamelodi SundownsBackpage

    CENTRE-FORWARD: Iqraam Rayners

    This is the PSL's Man of the Moment and with six league goals in nine games, Rayners is on the right track in the Golden Boot race.

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