The starting lineups for tonight's Betway Premiership match at Princess Magogo Stadium between Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay FC have been confirmed.

This game is the first in Richards Bay's new chapter under Dimitar Pantev, a Bulgarian who was named head coach three weeks earlier. As the Natal Rich Boys still looking for their season-opening win, Pantev has a tough assignment on his hands.

In their first seven matches, Richards Bay had gone down four times and drawn three times. With three points, nine goals scored, and sixteen goals conceded, they are currently in fourteenth place.

In the meanwhile, Mamelodi Sundowns are riding high after winning two titles in as many weeks. Following their recent MTN8 final victory over Orlando Pirates, the defending African champions will be seeking to continue their winning streak.

Sundowns are equally focused on retaining their league-leading position. With 20 points after 8 games, they have the best offence in the league, having scored 19 goals.

The Brazilians are on a roll as of late, having won three of their last four away matches against Richards Bay and drawing the other match.

Nzama, Otieno, Makhalala, Mabuya, Mkhabela, Mcineka, Gumbi, Khumalo, Mthembu, Xulu, and Gumede make up Richards Bay's starting eleven.

The following players can step in for Ngcobo: Mntungwa, Sikhakhane, Ndelu, Mncube, Ngema, Ngidi, Mahala, and Mbambo...

With Williams, Ndamane, Khoza, Basadien, Mokoena, Allende, Ndlovu, Matthews, Mailula, and Rayners in the starting eleven, Mamelodi Sundowns are ready to take on the competition.

Alternate players: Van Wyk, Santos, Goss, Leon, Mvala, Morena, Lunga, Cele, Santos, and Zwane.

R Bay Sundowns' starting Xis confirmed: https://www.idiskitimes.co.za/betway-premiership/