Mamelodi Sundowns without Jayden Adams for crucial clash as Orbit College aim to upset champions

Mamelodi Sundowns will be without in-form midfielder Jayden Adams for their crucial Betway Premiership clash against Orbit College on Tuesday evening.

Adams, who has recently been a standout performer for the Brazilians under head coach Miguel Cardoso, is suspended for the encounter set to take place at Olympia Park Stadium.

The absence of the midfielder comes at a critical moment for Sundowns, who have an opportunity to climb to the top of the league table. The defending champions are currently level on 44 points with leaders Orlando Pirates, with both sides having played 19 matches so far this season.

A victory would see Sundowns leapfrog Pirates and take control of the title race, but they will have to achieve that milestone without one of their most influential players in recent weeks.

Orbit College, meanwhile, head into the fixture with renewed confidence after securing a morale-boosting 2–1 victory over TS Galaxy in East London last week. The North West-based side will be eager to build on that result as they continue their fight to climb away from the relegation zone.

Adding extra intrigue to the encounter is the presence of several former Sundowns players in the Orbit College squad. Lesedi Kapinga, Ramahlwe Mphahlele, and Surprise Ralani are all expected to feature against their former club and could play key roles in trying to frustrate the reigning champions.

Orbit College currently sit second from bottom in the standings and are desperate for points to improve their position. Their determination to move up the table could make the contest a tense and fiercely contested affair.

For Sundowns, the challenge will be maintaining their title momentum despite Adams’ absence, while ensuring they avoid a potential upset against a motivated Orbit College side eager to prove a point.