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.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has finally addressed some of the challenges surrounding the inaugural African Football League (AFL).
The Premier Soccer League has called an urgent meeting on Friday with all 32 member clubs that make up the Board of Governors, with Mamelodi Sundowns’ African Football League future expected to be on the agenda.
SABC Sport understands Mamelodi Sundowns are in talks with their DStv Premiership rival clubs to move fixtures to accommodate their participation in the African Football League later this month.
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena revealed striker Peter Shalulile played while still nursing an injury in the MTN8 final against Orlando Pirates, which the Brazilians lost 3-1 on penalties.
Orlando Pirates coach Jose Riveiro credited the club’s goalkeeping department along with their MTN8 hero in shot stopper Sipho Chaine following their 3-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns via penalties.