Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to book the last spot in the MTN8 semi-finals when they clash against Polokwane City on Sunday afternoon at Lucas Moripe Stadium.
MTN8
Teams: Mamelodi Sundowns v Polokwane City
Date: 11 August 2024
Venue: Lucas Moripe Stadium
Time: 15h00
Sundowns will kickstart their 2024/25 season after they were crowned champions for the seventh campaign running.
The Brazilians reached the final of this tournament last term but they were beaten on penalties by Orlando Pirates.
Masandawana have bolstered their squad with the signings of Arthur Sales, Kobamelo Kodisang, Asekho Tiwani and Kegan Johannes.
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Polokwane, on the other hand, qualified for the competition for the first time since 2019 after finishing in eighth spot in the standings last season.
Rise and Shine reached the semi-finals in 2019 but they were knocked out on penalties by Highlands Park after a goalless draw on aggregate.
The last time the sides met in a cup tournament was in the 2021 Nedbank Cup, where Sundowns thrashed City 4-0 in the round of 16 while Rise and Shine were still in the Motsepe Foundation Championship.
Peter Shalulile, Lesedi Kapinga, Lebohang Maboe and Andile Jali were on target for the Tshwane giants.
Here's how they line up:
Mamelodi Sundowns: Onyango, Lebusa, Mokoena, Coetzee, Mashego, Mudau, Modiba, Allende, Riberio, Matthews, Shalulile.
Subs: February, Kekana, Morena, Nku, Mkhulise, Zwane, Mabena, Maseko, Maema
Polokwane City: Sapunga, Nkwe, Nikani, Nkaki, Matuludi, Maphangule, Chauke, Alexander, Dlamini, Kambala, Ramabu.
Subs: Bwire, Maswansanyi, Ndlovu, Baloyi, Marema, Sithole, Ntamane, Tshabalala, Appollis.
