Mamelodi Sundowns are set to miss the services of Bongani Zungu when they welcome Young Africans SC to Loftus Versfeld Stadium for the CAF Champions League second leg quarterfinals match on Friday due to injury.
The Brazilians are desperate for a positive result in Tshwane against the Tanzanian giants after playing to a goalless draw during the first leg away match played last Saturday.
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Zungu was stretchered off the field during the trip to Dar es Salaam due to a muscular injury, and subsequently missed Tuesday's DStv Premiership encounter against Richards Bay FC, for which he was suspended in any case.
Now, head coach Rulani Mokwena has confirmed that both the former Amiens man and Mosa Lebusa are out of contention for Friday's Champions League blockbuster fixture due to injuries.
"He (Zungu) has got a hernia. It's a little upper and towards the side, something that has been struggling with a bit," revealed the young tactician.
"He has been diagnosed for four weeks him and Mosa Lebusa, which is a big blow for us. But fortunately, we're getting Mothibi Mvala (back) at a very important time and we're getting Rushine (De Reuck back), who was on the bench. Brian Onyango is always reliable and ready and we are okay. How good (Bathusi) Aubaas (was) in that position (on Tuesday). So amazing, and so we should be okay," Mokwena added.
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It's not all doom and gloom at Chloorkop though, as Masandawana are set to welcome back Themba Zwane for the showdown against Yanga after missing the first leg due to suspension.
Kick-off in the capital is at 20:00.
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