Mamelodi Sundowns Face Marumo Gallants in Premiership Clash

Mamelodi Sundowns will host Marumo Gallants at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria for a Betway Premiership fixture on the evening of September 24, 2024. The defending champions aim to secure victory in this midweek match following a successful stint in the CAF Champions League.

In their previous league outing, Mamelodi Sundowns claimed a 2-0 win against SuperSport United, marking a solid start to the new league season. This form carried over into continental competitions, where they defeated Mbabane Swallows with a resounding 4-0 in the second leg, sealing a spot in the CAF Champions League group stages with an aggregate score of 8-0.

Head coach Manqoba Mngqithi expressed confidence in his squad, having rested several key players in the league’s build-up. The coach commented that the return of these regular players should strengthen the team’s prospects against Marumo Gallants.

On the other hand, Marumo Gallants, under the guidance of coach Dan Malesela, enter this fixture seeking to overturn a poor early season form. The team has suffered two consecutive defeats, losing 2-1 to Kaizer Chiefs and subsequently falling to Golden Arrows.

For the match, Mamelodi Sundowns have named a strong starting lineup featuring: Ronwen Williams, Mosa Lebusa, Rushine de Reuck, Grant Kekana, Thapelo Morena, Lesedi Kapinga, Lyle Lakay, Gastón Sirino, Haashim Domingo, Lesedi Rayners, and Pavol Šafranko. Their substitutes include players like Kennedy Mweene and Keletso Makgalwa.

Marumo Gallants will field players including Daniel Akpeyi, Nelly Msendami, Ricardo Nascimento, Siyabonga Ngezana, Njabulo Nhlapho, Katlego Otladisa, Sibusiso Hlubi, and Celimpilo Ngema. The team’s bench will have options such as Washington Arubi and Thabo Matlaba.

The match is pivotal for both teams as Sundowns work to maintain their dominance atop the standings, while Gallants hope to secure much-needed points to revive their season. The game will be broadcast on local sports channels with live streaming available for fans worldwide.