Mamelodi Sundowns name starting XI for Carling Knockout tie against Marumo Gallants

Mamelodi Sundowns return to domestic competition on Tuesday when they face struggling Marumo Gallants in the Carling Knockout at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

The Brazilians were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by Angolan side Wiliete SC after a 1-1 draw. They exited on the away goal rule, although the result extended their unbeaten run in all competitions this season.

Miguel Cardoso’s team now turn their attention to a domestic cup campaign, having won the MTN8 a couple weeks ago.

Their opponents, Marumo Gallants, have endured a difficult start to the season. They have recorded six defeats and two draws from their opening eight matches, with one of those losses coming against Sundowns in the sides’ first game of the season in August.

The starting line-ups for the Carling Knockout tie are:

Mamelodi Sundowns: 31. Goss, 27. Morena, 42. Khoza, 40. Mvala, 23. Basadien, 19. Cele, 21. Mkhulise, 10. Sales, 38. Ndlovu, 29. Van Wyk, 1. Rayners.

Substitutes: 1. Onyango, 3. Ndamane, 12. Leon, 32. Van Rooyen, 6. Modiba, 11. Allende, 17. Matthews, 10. Santos, 12. Saleng.

Marumo Gallants: 16. Mlambo, 22. Rikhotso, 20. Manku, 17. Motshoneng, 3. Ntiya-Ntiya, 19. Pheeha, 10. Ndlondlo, 27. Moremi, 13. Ncube, 38. Sihlali, 13. Kunene.

Substitutes: 30. Lako, 37. Ralenkoane, 24. Madiba, 12. Otladisa, 5. Manaka, 8. Luthuli, 40. Lukhele, 9. Moletshe, 29. Button.