Mamelodi Sundowns look to stretch lead at summit

Premiership log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns are hoping to extend their lead at the summit of the premiership standings when they play struggling Maritzburg United this evening.

Masandawana currently top the psl standings with with 33 points, one more than second placed Bidvest Wits who play Bloemfentein Celtic tomorrow.

The Brazilians walked away 2-0 victors in their last encounter against Supersport United. Sundowns head coach Pitso Mosimane is hoping his charges maintain the rhythm when they meet Maritzburg in a game of huge importance for Masandawana who will be seeking to aid their title challenge.

Masandawana’s opponents drew their last encounter against Orlando Pirates 3-3 and will be hoping to produce another attacking display against Mamelodi Sundowns. Playing for the first time since the passing away of Mondli Cele Maritzburg are hoping for favourable result.

Currently at the basement of the topflight log Maritzburg desperately need points which are a necessity in their fight for survival.