Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face TS Galaxy in PSL encounter

The Zambian legend was in top form as Sundowns stunned Al Ahly 1-0 in Egypt over the weekend and he is expected to keep his place in the team with Downs' number one keeper Denis Onyango out injured.

The hard-running full-back's speed created problems for the Al Ahly defence when he overlapped and he will be keen to unsettle the Galaxy backline with his forward runs.

The attack-minded full-back was unlucky not to score against the Egyptian giants, but he did find the back of the net during Downs' last PSL game which was against Baroka FC on February 14 and he will be hoping to continue his scoring form in the local top flight.

The experienced centre back produced arguably his best performance as a Sundowns player against the African champions and he will likely be assigned to man-mark Galaxy's Nigerian hitman Augustine Chidi Kwem.

The 31-year-old defender is most likely to make his return to Masandawana's starting line-up with Rushine De Reuck suspended and Kekana will be keen to impress in order to reclaim his spot in the team.

Following his entertaining battle with Al Ahly's Aliou Dieng, Coetzee will now be up against Galaxy's midfield sensation Ethan Brooks, who tends to make late and dangerous runs into the opposition's box.

The Ajax Cape Town academy product caught the eye with his work rate and passing ability after replacing Andile Jali, who was injured, a few minutes after the restart against Al Ahly and he could be rewarded with a starting berth.

The 32-year-old playmaker, who was neutralised by Pitso Mosimane's Red Eagles which led to his substitution, will be determined to produce an improved performance against the Rockets.

The right-back-come-right winger was the hero for Masandawana against the North African giants as he came off the bench to snatch a late winning goal and he could be handed a starting berth as the Tshwane giants look to return to winning ways in the PSL.

Having registered the joint-most assists (five) in the PSL for Downs this term, Maema could be recalled to the starting line-up - replacing Bradley Ralani, who was not at his best against Al Ahly.

The newly crowned South African Football Journalists' Association Footballer of the Year provided the assist for Downs' goal against Red Eagles and he will now be eager to end his five-match goal drought.