Sundowns complete whitewash over Bumamuru

Mamelodi Sundowns completed a whitewash against Burundi outfit Bumamuru FC on Saturday in the CAF Champions League.

Sundowns outclassed their opponents winning 2-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in the second preliminary round second leg. Mothobi Mvala and Teboho Mokoena found the net for the Tshwane giants.

The aggregate score over two legs was 6-0 as Sundowns hammered Bumamuru FC 4-0 in the first leg a few ago.

HOW MAMELODI SUNDOWNS LINED-UP

Masandawana made six changes to the team that defeated the Stellenbosch FC in a league encounter on Wednesday.

Denis Onyango, Bongani Zungu, Khuliso Mudau, Tebogo Mokoena, Themba Zwane and Lucas Ribeiro replaced Reyaad Pieterse, Grant Kekana, Junior Mendieta, Teboho Mokoena, Lebohang Maboe, and Peter Shalulile.

The home side opened the scoring as early as the 11th minute. Centre-back Mothobi Mvala broke the deadlock to give Sundowns the lead.

The scoreline remained unchanged for the remainder of the half as both teams couldn’t find the back of the net.

Just after the restart, midfield maestro Taboho Mokoena doubled the lead for the Brazilians.

Rulani Mokwena made a few changes in the second half to freshen the team. Zwane was replaced by Neo Maema, Mendieta, Sphelele Mkhulise and Brian Onyango replaced Mokoena, Aubrey Modiba and Morena.

HOW MAMELODI SUNDOWNS FARED LAST SEASON IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Last campaign Dstv Premiership champions came close to putting a second star on their badge. They were eliminated in the semifinals by Moroccan powerhouse Wydad AC.

This season, they will be eager to go all the way to the final and they have made top signings to back up their push for continental glory.

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