Mamelodi Sundowns name starting lineup for CAFCL opener!

Mamelodi Sundowns get their CAF Champions League campaign underway this afternoon when they face Burundi’s Bumamuru FC.

The Brazilians were given a free pass in the opening qualification round while Bumamuru swept Gabonese team Sportif Benje aside with a 6-2 on aggregate win.

Today’s second qualification round match is the first of two, with the second leg scheduled to take place later this month in South Africa.

Mamelodi Sundowns will face the Burundian side in Tanzania, at the Azam Sports Complex, with kick-off scheduled for 15:00 SAST.

Take a look at how Rhulani Mokwena’s side have opted to lineup for today’s clash below.

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BUMAMURU VS MAMELODI SUNDOWNS: STARTING LINEUP

Sundowns XI: Williams, Kekana, Lebusa, Mashego, Coetzee, Mokoena, Aubaas, Mendieta, Zwane, Nku, Ribeiro.

Subs: Pieterse, B. Onyango, Mudau, Modiba, Zungu, Mkhulise, Mbule, Maboe, Shalulile.

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RHULANI WARY OF BUMAMURU CHALLENGE

“They present a formidable challenge. Despite being a relatively new team, having been established for just nine years.” Mokwena told the Mamelodi Sundowns website.

“Their ambitions are pretty impressive. They clinched the league championship in Burundi last season and boast several players with significant international experience.

“Therefore, we do not underestimate them at all. We thoroughly understand their strengths and the wealth of experience they bring to the table, and as a result, we anticipate a very tough encounter.”

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