Faced with a mammoth task of overcoming a two-goal deficit against South African champions Mamelodi Sundowns, Angolan giants Petro de Luanda’s troubles run much deeper.
Mamelodi Sundowns left their mark on the African Football League, claiming a 2-0 triumph over Petro de Luanda at Angola's 11 de Novembro Stadium.
It will be viewed as sour grapes, but Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena has questioned the logic behind scheduling their Carling Knockout Cup clash away to TS Galaxy within the FIFA break.
Inspired by Orlando Pirates legend Jerry Skhosana, Bafana Bafana silky attacker Themba “Mshishi” Zwane put on an impressive show as they held Ivory Coast to an exciting 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening.
SABC Sport can reveal Gaston Sirino has been named on the Mamelodi Sundowns bench ahead of their Carling Knockout opening round against TS Galaxy in Mbombela tonight – four months since his last appearance for the club.
Mamelodi Sundowns will face TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout opening round of 16 on Wednesday without any of their seven players currently in the Bafana Bafana camp.