Africa’s reigning club champions Mamelodi Sundowns have arrived in Uganda ahead of their clash against Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) football club.
The two clubs face off this Saturday at Phillip Omondi stadium in the return leg of the first round of the 2017 Total CAF champions league.
Sundowns touched down at Entebbe international airport on Wednesday at 2:30pm aboard South African Airways with a delegation of 42 people including 20 players.
Uganda cranes goalkeeper Dennis Onyango also travelled with the team but head coach Pitso Mosimane confirmed the shot stopper is still sidelined with an injury and will not be available on Saturday.
Danger man Percy Tau (middle) arriving at Serena Hotel
The other player who travelled with the team but is doubtful is Sibusiso Vlakazi who limped off on Tuesday as Sundowns were held to a goalless draw in the Absa premiership.
KCCA FC take on Mamelodi Sundowns this Saturday at Phillip Omondi stadium in the return leg.
Sundowns won the first leg 2-1 at the Lucas Moripe stadium last week and winner on aggregate will advance to the group stages.
Some of the Mamelodi Sundowns players upon arrival at Entebbe international airport
Sundowns squad
Anele Calvin Ngcongca, Anthony Snoti Laffor, Bangaly Soumahoro, Dennis Onyango, Hlompho Kekana, Kennedy Onyango, Leonardo David Cortes, Lucky Benjamine Mohomi, Mzikayise Mashaba, Percy Tau,Ricardo Dos Santos Nascimento, Sibusiso Vlakazi, Tebogo Joseph Langerman, Teko Modise, Thabo Bennett Nthethe, Thapelo James Morena, Themba Zwane, Tiyani Samuel Mabunda, Wayne Earl Arendse, Wayne Sandlands, Yannick Khahire Zakri
Supporting staff
Pitso Mosimane -Head coach
Brilliant Manqoba – Assistant coach
Mlungisi Rhulani Mokowena- Assistant coach
Wendell Robinson – Goalkeeping coach
Charles Kabelo Rangoanga -Physical trainer
Carl Kgabo Tabane – Team Doctor
Sakhumzi Donald Ngwevela – Team Physiotherapist
Thabiso Petrus Moshane – Team Masuer
Musi Rapulana Mtlaba – Team Analyst
Peter Ndlovu – Team manager
Freddy Zungu – Kit Manager
George Ndiniso – Kit assistant manager
Thomas Felix Tshwale – Security
Nkhulu Charles Mashaba- Security
Mandla Thomas Mahlangu – Security
Bern Benade – Security
Gerald Stewart Jennings – Media
Thulani Enock Thuswa -Communications manager
Paseka Jeremiah Nkone – Head of delegation
Trott Nchilo Moloto – Advance team
Goolan Hussein Valodia – Advance team