Mamelodi Sundowns XI to face TS Galaxy: De Reuck starts, Lebusa dropped

2:50 am AEST 11/8/22

Rushine De Reuck, Mamelodi Sundowns, April 2022

The Brazilians' starting line-up has been announced ahead of their clash with the Rockets

Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to build on their Premier Soccer League winning start when they host TS Galaxy at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

After beating Cape Town City 2-0 in their league opener last Friday, Masandawana will now play their first home game of the season.

The victory over City was a statement of intent in their title defence and they now face the challenge of the Rockets in this bid for a record-extending sixth straight PSL crown.

Check out Masandawana's starting line-up.

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GOALKEEPER - Ronwen Williams

The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper was thrown deep into the fray a few days after completing his move to Sundowns when he guarded goal against Cape Town City.
Williams enjoyed a good debut in Masandawana colours and his performance was a statement that he can be selected ahead of Denis Onyango again.
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RIGHT-BACK - Thapelo Morena

With fitness concerns around Khuliso Mudau, Morena is likely to start on the right side of defence.
Mudau was injured in the last game and Morena came on to give a good account of himself.
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LEFT-BACK - Aubrey Modiba

Modiba managed to relegate Lyle Lakay to the bench against City and with Divine Lunga having been loaned out to Golden Arrows, there is no further challenge on the ex-SuperSport United man.
This is a man who has confidence after scoring the first-ever goal of the 2022/23 season when his sublime free-kick broke the deadlock against Cape Town City.
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CENTRE-BACK - Rushine De Reuck

The Bafana Bafana international has replaced Brian Mandela who has been dropped.
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CENTRE-BACK - Brian Onyango

Brian Onyango's partnership with De Reuck was the most-used set-up last season and the Brazilians coaches have kept faith in that central defensive combination.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Teboho Mokoena

Mokoena was named Man-of-the-Match after an outstanding performance against City.
That was the start he needed in the new season and if he continues like that, no one would remove him from that position.
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CENTRAL MIDFIELDER - Haashim Domingo

Domingo made his mark against City when his long pass was met by Themba Zwane who then scored Sundowns' second goal.
Domingo's creativity will be crucial in this home game against Galaxy.
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RIGHT MIDFIELDER - Neo Maema

The former Bloemfontein Celtic star featured for the entire game on Friday and rarely set his foot wrong, combining well in midfield with Mkoena, Domingo and Zwane.
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LEFT MIDFIELDER - Themba Zwane

One of the stars in the season opener, Zwane captained Masandawana in that match and led by example.
His clever chip resulted in Sundowns' second goal and he will be keen to maintain that form on Wednesday.
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CENTRE FORWARD - Thabiso Kutumela

The speedy forward keeps his place in the starting line-up and he will be looking to open his scoring account in this term.
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CENTRE-FORWARD - Peter Shalulile

The Namibia international will also be eager to open his scoring account after being contained by the Citizens' defence.