Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to gain momentum in the DStv Premiership when they host Chippa United on Saturday evening.
DStv Premiership
Teams: Mamelodi Sundowns v Chippa United
Date: 09 March 2024
Venue: Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium
Time: 20h00
Sundowns got their first victory in the league since the restart after thrashing AmaZulu 3-0 almost two weeks ago courtesy of a hat-trick by Lucas Ribeiro Costa.
The Brazilians, who extended their unbeaten run to 40 matches in the league since last season, are perched at the top of the table, with an 11-point lead and three games in hand after their midweek fixture against TS Galaxy was postponed.
Chippa, meanwhile, are unbeaten since appointing co-coaches Kwanelo Kopo and Thabo September, who started after the recess, as they got their first victory in the league after drubbing Richards Bay 3-0 thanks to goals by Justice Chabalala, Craig Martin and Kayden Francis.
The Chilli Boys climbed up to tenth on the log with 23 points, just one point off the top eight.
Sundowns have won four consecutive times in this fixture, including a 2-0 victory in the first round thanks to goals by Aubrey Modiba and an own goal by Chabalala.
Here's how they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns: 1. Williams, 44. Mdunyelwa, 43. Lunga, 5. Lebusa, 17. Modiba, 4. Mokoena, 8. Zungu, 11. Allende, 45. Lorch, 23. Ribeiro, 38. Shalulile
Subs: 1. D.Onyango, 20. Kekana, 27. Morena, 24. Mbule, 39. Maboe, 70. Matthews, 18. Zwane, 10. Sirino, 9. Esquivel
Chippa United: 32. Nwabali, 33. Chabalala, 25. Kammies, 14. Kwayiba, 29. Nhlapo, 4. Makhele, 30. Martin, 20. Mosele, 35. Mahlatsi, 6. Poggenpoel, 41. Eva Nga
Subs: 1. Kazapua, 18. Molaoa, 12. Mqokozo, 8. Kambindu, 19. Majogoro, 24. Konqobe, 5. Pietersen, 7. Mbenyane, 13. Luthuli
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