Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs
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Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs: Kickoff time, latest key team news

Sundowns face Kaizer Chiefs in a high-profile PSL clash on Wednesday. Here is all you need to know about the blockbuster match.

08-08-23 09:16
Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs
Sundowns fans basking in glory. Photo: Twitter @Masandawana

Mamelodi Sundowns, champions of South Africa for six seasons running, face the mighty Kaizer Chiefs on Wednesday afternoon.

It’s a cracking way to spend a public holiday. Here’s all you need to know.

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SUNDOWNS VS KAIZER CHIEFS: ALL THE KEY INFO

Kickoff from Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on August 9th is 3pm. Plenty of time to finish your lunch and onto the serious business of football. Sundowns won the corresponding fixture 4-0 last term at Loftus, and did the league double over Amakhosi.

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Sundowns fans loving life. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

LATEST TEAM NEWS

DOWNS WITH AN EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES

Sundowns, as we all know, have a wealth of options at their disposal. Rivaldo Coetzee, just back from a long-term injury, will miss out after his red card against Sekhukhune. He started in a back three, but often inverted into midfield. Take your pick from the variety of players on the Downs bench to replace him, though, as Neo Maema could be drafted in and there’s also a more natural replacement in the shape of Mothobi Mvala. South American duo Marcelo Allende and Lucas Ribeiro Costa both impressed against Sekhukhune and will stay in the 11.

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Rhulani Mokwena, the master tactician. Image: Samuel Shivambu / BackpagePix.

CHIEFS FACE ATTACKING DILEMMA

Keagan Dolly will be missing again, but other than that, Molefi Ntseki has a fully fit squad and could even recall Pule Mmodi. The former Golden Arrows man missed the Chippa match after the death of his mother but it remains to be seen whether he’s ready to return to the fold. Will Mdu Shabalala keep his place on the left-hand side of the attack? Will the coach persist with Ranga Chivaviro up top at number 9? Plenty of questions for Ntseki and the answers are far from clear at this point in time.

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Molefi Ntseki will be expected to hit the ground running. Image: Backpagepix

Meanwhile, hit up James Freemantle for more insights, analysis and love for the beautiful game of football.