Citizens receive boost ahead of MTN8 final

MTN8 finalists Cape Town City have received a much-needed boost ahead of their highly-anticipated encounter against Mamelodi Sundowns.

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The Citizens and reigning DStv Premiership champions face-off in what promises to be an electric final showpiece at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday.

Scroll through the gallery above to see the leading scorers in the DStv Premiership this season

2. Peter Shalulile - 5 goals in 7 games (Mamelodi Sundowns)

8. Judas Moseamedi - 3 goals in 8 games (Stellenbosch)

7. Thamsanqa Gabuza - 3 goals in 8 games (SuperSport United)

6. Ashley Du Preez - 3 goals in 8 games (Stellenbosch)

5. Keagan Dolly - 3 goals in 8 games (Kaizer Chiefs)

4. Mduduzi Mdantsane - 3 goals in 7 games (Cape Town City)

3. Chibuike Ohizu - 5 goals in 7 games (Sekhukhune United)

1. Victor Letsoalo - 6 goals in 5 games (Royal AM)

According to information gathered, influential players Mduduzi Mdantsane, Terrence Mashego and captain Thami Mkhize are said to have all returned to full match fitness in a boost to Eric Tinkler's side.

City will be aiming to lift their third cup trophy after having already captured the Telkom Knockout Cup (2016/17) as well as the MTN8 Cup (2018/19).

"All three players are ready to take on Sundowns, they are just waiting on the doctor to confirm today," A club source tells snl24.com/kickoff.

"But whether they will make the squad for Saturday will depend on how the coach feels."

Cape Town City could not be reached for comment on the current state of the three players.