Sundowns to give AFCON players a rest

Mamelodi Sundowns players that were representing the nation at the Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt will be given time off to rest.

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Captain Hlompho Kekana, Tiyani Mabunda and the three strikers Themba Zwane, Sibusiso Vilakazi and Lebohang Maboe will be given at least two weeks to rest before re-joining the team.

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Mabunda is the only player who did not get an opportunity to play, with Kekana getting the opportunity to play a full 90 minutes against Namibia, but the latter did not feature against Nigeria.

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Zwane was in the starting selection in all of the group stage matches against Ivory Coast, Namibia and Morocco however missed the clash against Egypt due to suspension.

The Sundowns players have been with the national team since June 3 and did not have an adequate pre-season break.