Sundowns & Maniema Starting XIs Announced - iDiski Times
Mamelodi Sundowns and AS Maniema Union have confirmed their starting lineups for this evening’s CAF Champions League group stage clash at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
A much-needed quick turnaround for Sundowns is needed after losing the Carling Knockout Cup final to Magesi FC on Saturday.
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Maniema arrived in South Africa on Saturday and had more than two training sessions ahead of this clash. They are currently sitting top of DRC Ligue 1 – Group B after seven matches.
They are also 20 matches unbeaten and last lost an official match in March 2024 against TP Mazembe away from home.
This is not the first time these two sides face each other. They played a 2-2 draw in DRC before Sundowns won 2-0 at home.
Sundowns Starting XI: Williams (c), Khoza, Lunga, Kekana, Morena, Kodisang, Mokoena, Allende, Ribeiro, Saavedra, Sales.
Subs: Onyango, Modiba, Maema, Aubaas, Mkhulise, Mudau, Maseko, Mvala, Shalulile
[tbc]AS Maniema Starting XI:
Subs:
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