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Mamelodi Sundowns set to battle Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld

2 months By Chumasande Matiwane

It is match day for Mamelodi Sundowns, with the defending champions set to return to Betway Premiership action against Siwelele FC tonight, Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Also see: Pirates send title warning as Chippa ease relegation fears in decisive Betway Premiership weekend

The Brazilians will host Siwelele at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30.

Mamelodi Sundowns arrive in strong form

Sundowns head into the match unbeaten in the league this season. They currently sit top of the Betway Premiership table with 16 points from six matches, according to the Premier League standings.

The club’s most recent league outing ended in a dramatic 2–1 victory over Lamontville Golden Arrows, with Teboho Mokoena scoring a late goal to secure all three points. The win extended Sundowns’ unbeaten start to the campaign.

Also see: Sundowns face tricky test against Orbit College as Betway Premiership title race heats up

Another test for the Brazilians

With the title race already starting to take shape, Sundowns will be looking to maintain their momentum and strengthen their position at the top of the standings.

Siwelele, meanwhile, will be hoping to produce a strong performance against the league leaders and leave Pretoria with a positive result.

Also see: PSL title race continues as Sundowns draw with Chiefs

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