Mamelodi Sundowns continue with their bid to win their first Caf Champions League title since 2016 when they face Esperance in a semi-final, first-leg match at Stade Olympique Hammadi Agrebi. The Brazilians are in Tunisia looking for a first-leg result that would do them a favour when they host the North Africans next Friday.
Match Info
Coach Rhulani Mokwena rested skipper Themba Zwane when they tackled Moroka Swallows on Monday. After being an unused substitute, the Masandawana captain is expected to have fresh legs in Rades. Defender Grant Kekana was ill but managed to travel to Tunisia together with midfielder Teboho Mokoena who could not finish the Swallows match.
Downs possible XI: Williams, Mudau, Mobiba, Kekana, Mvala, Mokoena, Allende, Zwane, Lorch, Ribeiro, Shalulile
The Tunisians have no suspensions in their camp but will be hoping Nigerian midfielder Onuche Ogbelu returns to full fitness.
Esperance possible XI: Memmich, Meriah, Ben Hmisa, Tougai, Ben Ali, Chaalali, Tka, Aholou, Rodrigo Rodrigues, Yan Sasse, Bouguerra
