Mamelodi Sundowns' injury list lengthens ahead of Orlando Pirates clash

Mamelodi Sundowns will be without a number of injured players in tonight's Premiership showdown with Orlando Pirates in Soweto.

Sundowns have reported that Thokozani Sekotlong, Cuthbert Malajila and Sibusiso Kumalo will miss the match, while Mogakolodi Ngele and Siyanda Zwane are also nursing knocks.

Downs released a statement on their website, which reads: 'Mamelodi Sundowns face the possibility of taking on Orlando Pirates in crucial Absa Premiership match without more players, as the injury list grows.

'Thokozani Sekotlong who was a forced substitute in the Telkom Knockout match against Chippa United is rulled out with a quad strain.

'Cuthbert Malajila is five days post operation for the knee injury he suffered, after colliding with Itumeleng Khune in the Kaizer Chiefs Absa Premiership match.

'Botswana international Mogakolodi Ngele is nursing a quad strain, while Siyanda Zwane has a groin injury. Sibusiso Kumalo out with an ankle injury.'

Kick-off is at 19h30 at Orlando Stadium.