Mamelodi Sundowns will host Siwelele FC at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium on Saturday in a must-win Betway Premiership fixture following a bruising 1-1 draw with Kaizer Chiefs, the report says. The match is listed for Saturday, May 9 at 17:30 CAT (15:30 GMT) and will air on SuperSport PSL (DStv channel 202), per the report.
The report says Sundowns slipped two points in the draw and ceded some control of the title race. They remain top with 65 points from 28 games, while Orlando Pirates have 62 from 27 and a superior goal difference of +41 to Sundowns’ +34, the report says.
Head coach Miguel Cardoso criticised referee Luxolo Badi and his officiating team for what he described as leniency on heavy challenges and maintained Sundowns dominated the match, the report says. Cardoso characterised the game as one side trying to play football while the other used stoppages and fouls to disrupt play, per the report.
Team news is a significant concern for Sundowns: the report says midfielder Jayden Adams will likely miss the remainder of the PSL season after being sent off against Kaizer Chiefs. Keanu Cupido also picked up an injury in that match that Cardoso said is likely to rule him out for the rest of the campaign, the report says.
The report lists probable lineups for the match. Mamelodi Sundowns: LB Aubrey Modiba, CB Khulumani Ndamane, CB Grant Kekana, RB Khuliso Mudau, LW Nuno Santos, AM Tashreeq Matthews, RW Thapelo Morena. Siwelele: LB Neo Rapoo, CB Siyabonga Ndebele, CB Nyiko Mobbie, RB Yandisa Mfolozi, LW Bohlale Ngwato, AM Manelisi Mazibuko, RW Siphesihle Jeza.
Sundowns have remaining league fixtures against Siwelele and then away to TS Galaxy before awaiting the conclusion of the Pirates’ season, the report says. The club will also wind down domestic duties early to prepare for a two-legged CAF Champions League final against Morocco’s AS FAR from May 17-24, per the report. Additionally, Mamelodi Sundowns had 0.93 expected goals in the 1-1 draw with Chiefs compared to Amakhosi’s 0.39, per Flashscore, and are chasing a ninth consecutive South African Premiership title, the report says.
