Mamelodi Sundowns name starting XI for Galaxy clash!

Mamelodi Sundowns return to DStv Premiership action when they travel to TS Galaxy tonight.

The Brazilians put on a splendid performance in Cairo to stun defending CAF Champions League champions Al Ahly and former mentor Pitso Mosimane on Saturday night.

Mamelodi Sundowns walked away with a 1-0 victory thanks to a Thapelo Morena strike. Up next for the Brazilians are a stubborn TS Galaxy side.

Galaxy have won two out of their last three matches including a shock victory over the mighty Kaizer Chiefs!

TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns: Starting lineups

Sundowns XI: Mweene, Mudau, Lakay, B Onyango, Kekana, Coetzee, Morena, Domingo, Mokoena, Kapinga, Shalulile.

Subs: Pieterse, Mvala, Lunga, Modiba, Maluleka, Kutumela, Maema, Mkhulise, Erasmus.

TS Galaxy XI: Awaiting

Manqoba opens up on deadly tactics

“We had to drag the game a bit and make sure they didn’t get an early goal because we knew as the game progressed they might tire,” Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Manqoba Mngqithi said.

“In the latter stages of the first half we could have punished them. And even in the latter stages of the second half, that’s where we punished them.

“We anticipated what they might bring. We were confident the team we have has the capacity because we were still unhappy with what happened last year, because even last year we believed we deserved to win.

“Our plan was to always try to defend from zone two [in the attacking third] so we minimised the space behind the Mamelodi Sundowns defence and were able to close the pockets and the half spaces.

Because we knew, especially when they brought on Al Shahat and ‘Afsha, they were going to be using those half spaces and pockets.

“We had to make sure we dropped a bit but still put a lot of pressure on the ball, which I think we did very well. There were a few scary moments but I think the game plan worked.