The waiting is finally over for Mamelodi Sundowns as their FIFA Club World Cup campaign could start with a surprise inclusion upfront for the Betway Premiership champions.
Sundowns are back in the Club World Cup for the first time since 2016 and will kickstart their campaign with a clash against Asian side Ulsan.
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The Tshwane giants have been in the USA for over a week now, preparing for the competition. They've had an opportunity to play some friendly matches in the USA and there's a player who has shown glimpses of brilliance.
Lebo Mothiba joined Sundowns a few months ago as a free agent and only got to make his first start for the club in May in the CAF Champions League second leg final against Pyramids FC, when he came on as a second half substitute.
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He's finding his feet in the USA with Masandawana and could be the surprise inclusion in the starting line-up as the Brazilians look to make a good start to their campaign in Group F.
Scroll through the gallery to see which players could start for Sundowns against Ulsan