AmaTuks out to end Sundowns' quadruple dream

University of Pretoria will play host to a quadruple-chasing Mamelodi Sundowns side in Friday's Nedbank Cup quarterfinal match at Lucas Moripe Stadium.

Kick-off is at 7:00 pm CAT.

CURRENT FORM

AmaTuks are enjoying a 16-match unbeaten run across all competitions having made it four victories in a row when they claimed a 1-0 victory over Casric Stars in the Motsepe Foundation Championship on 5 April as the Tshwane side seeks promotion to the DStv Premiership.

University of Pretoria reached this stage of the Nedbank Cup after securing surprise victories over second-tier rivals, Venda FC and DStv Premiership clubs Cape Town Spurs and Moroka Swallows in the Last 32 and Last 16 respectively.

Meanwhile, Sundowns are unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions having secured a 1-0 win over Cape Town Spurs in the DStv Premiership on Tuesday and their dream of winning a quadruple is very much alive having already won the African Football League title.

Masandawana booked their spot in this round of the Nedbank Cup after claiming routine victories over AmaTuks' Motsepe Foundation Championship rivals, NB La Masia and Maritzburg United and the Tshwane giants are looking to reach the semifinals for the first time since 2022.

TEAM NEWS

AmaTuks have no suspension concerns, but Sundowns loanees Thabang Sibanyoni and Promise Mkhuma will be unavailable for selection due to the club's loan agreement with the DStv Premiership champions.

Sundowns, on the other hand, will be without the suspended Khuliso Mudau. Aubrey Modiba, Divine Lunga, Bongani Zungu, Abdelmounaum Boutouil, Siyanda Nyanga, Zuko Mdunyelwa and Rushine De Reuck are all on the Masandawana's injury list.

WHAT WAS SAID?

University of Pretoria coach Tlisane Motaung

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