After elimination from the Caf Champions League on Friday at the hands of Esperance, Mamelodi Sundowns embark on their domestic journey on Monday. Masandawana will host TS Galaxy in the Premier Soccer League assignment, knowing they need just six points from their remaining eight games to be crowned. The Rockets hope to cause an upset and push for a Caf competition ticket in the 2024/25 campaign.
Sundowns have lost two of their last three matches after a 21-match unbeaten streak.
After surrendering a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 at Moroka Swallows, they lost 1-0 away to ES Tunis in the CAF Champions League. A 2-1 home win over Sekhukhune United followed after two early goals.
On Friday, they were beaten 1-0 at home by ES Tunis to exit the Champions League. Sundowns had 72% possession and outshot their opponents 27-6.
Midfielder Bongani Zungu is back from injury but Teboho Mokoena is doubtful.
Themba Zwane is set to be recalled in midfield. Aubrey Modiba is expected to return at left back.
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The Rockets have nine wins in their last 13 matches. They have jumped to fifth in the PSL table.
A 3-0 home win over Royal AM was followed by a 1-0 win at SuperSport United to make it four successive victories. A 2-0 home loss to Chippa United followed in the Nedbank Cup.
After losing 2-1 at home to bogey side Stellenbosch FC, Galaxy bounced back on Friday. They beat Moroka Swallows 2-1 at home in the PSL.
Coach Sead Ramovic has a doubt over central midfielder Thato Khiba. Attacking midfielder Hugo Vidal is injured.
