Sundowns edge closer to league title with comfortable win over Chippa
For Chippa, they missed out on cementing a place in the top eight and they are under pressure from Kaizer Chiefs, Marumo Gallants, Richards Bay and Magesi FC below them on the standings.
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso made four changes to the team that beat Cape Town City 2-10 last weekend by resting goalkeeper Ronwen Williams and replacing him with veteran Denis Onyango.
At the back, Cardoso recalled young defender Malibongwe Khoza to take over from Grant Kekana with Khuliso Mudau coming on for Thapelo Morena and in the midfield Jayden Adams was preferred for Lucas Ribeiro.
Visiting coach Thabo September went with his tried and tested goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defence was marshalled by Thabo Makhele and Thabang Malaoa, but they found the tough going in the capital city.
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