After being held back by Orlando Pirates through Cemran Dansin's spectacular strike, Masandawana are back in action, looking for a return to winning ways. The Tshwane giants hope to win and keep the top position as Bucs, Chiefs, and Sekhukhune United pile pressure on them. In pursuit of a win, Downs will be without Miguel Reisinho, who is suspended, but Teboho Mokoena is back.
The Tshwane giants head into the game confident, given the kind of results they registered away from home. The technical bench must be mulling over whether to deploy their usual first teamers or deploy other players who have not been regularly used in order to prove themselves.
The Brazilians kicked off their CAF Champions League journey with a trip to M.K.O. Abiola International Stadium on Sunday, 19 October, for the second preliminary round of the continental showpiece. Ranked among Africa’s elite, the South African side received a first-round bye; a nod to last season’s run to the final, where they ultimately fell short against Egyptian giants Pyramids FC.
Masandawana will be seeking redemption following their elimination from the domestic competition, the Carling Knockout Cup. After falling at the ultimate stage last season to Pyramids FC, Downs hope to win their second continental star this time around.
The defending Premier Soccer League champions are keen on getting another vital win in the midweek assignment when they travel to King Zwelithini Stadium to face Manqoba Mngqithi's outfit on Wednesday. It will be crucial for Masandawana to get a positive outcome against Abafana Bes'thende.
Masandawana rallied from behind to claim all three points against the KwaZulu-Natal side at Lucas Moripe Stadium on Saturday night. The win keeps Sundowns within striking distance of Premier Soccer League leaders Sekhukhune United as the title race heats up.
Masandawana will be back in action for a midweek game to face Bahlabane Ba Ntwa, who are without a win in the last three games, despite starting the campaign positively.
The Brazilians resume their Premier Soccer League duties and they host visitors from Limpopo seeking to overtake rivals Kaizer Chiefs on the standings. The Tshwane giants are yet to lose a league match this season and they come up against Dikwena tsa Meetse who are 14th on the table and yet to taste victory.
Masandawana's message to the South Americans has generated an online spark, given that they displayed one star and overlooked the other amid the ongoing transfer saga.
