Predicting Mamelodi Sundowns' XI to face Gomora United in Nedbank Cup duel – Under-pressure Miguel Cardoso to field Monnapule Saleng and Themba Zwane?

Sundowns' second-choice goalkeeper will have to be deployed again, especially with Ronwen Williams not available through injury.

As Cardoso had his eyes fixed on the Al Hilal game, he rested his usual starters, including Khuliso Mudau, for the Sekhukhune United game. Against Gomora, Morena is predicted to start as the Bafana Bafana first-choice defender, resting for future more crucial games.

The Zimbabwean is set to be trusted with the roles for this position, as Aubrey Modiba, just like Mudau, rests and awaits PSL and Champions League games.

His future at Sundowns was a matter of intense speculation in the last two transfer windows, but he did not leave. He is among the players who have had to deal with limited playtime but featured against Babina Noko.

He made his debut against Sekhukhune United and helped the team produce a clean sheet.

Cardoso said he was impressed with the former TS Galaxy defender, and the Bafana star is expected to earn more minutes on Wednesday.

The fan-favourite midfielder earned a new contract despite facing stiff competition and reduced involvement.

He is expected to be deployed, and what is expected of him is to produce high-level performance that could help raise his profile and earn the coach's trust going forward.

Another Downs' star that has fallen down the pecking order, with stiff competition becoming the order of the day at Chloorkop.

As he faces the challenge of breaking into PSL and Champions League starting teams, his only hope is to earn minutes through domestic competitions.

Among the new signings who are working hard to stamp authority in the first team. A good show against Gomora will help him make a good case for himself.

With the competition that Brayan Leon has brought, the Bafana forward could be forced to contend with a wide role.

On a good day, the Brazilian is a reliable force in creating chances and even scoring goals for Masandawana. Goals against Al Hilal on both legs and against Orbit College have proven that he is indeed a key attacking asset for Masandawana.

The Colombian found the back of the net against Sekhukhune and Orbit College, sending a signal to his positional rivals, Rayners and Peter Shalulile, that he did not cross borders to come and joke.