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Battles that could decide Sundowns vs Pirates clash
The Star
|October 31, 2025
THERE are games that can be decided by individual brilliance, collective effort, or a combination of both.
But such is the magnitude of the Betway Premiership clash between Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates at Loftus Versfeld Stadium on Saturday afternoon that it could be determined by all of these factors.
That's why, below, we look at three key match-ups that could decide this blockbuster clash in the nation’s capital.
Aubaas is expected to slot in for the suspended Teboho Mokoena at the heart of Sundowns’ midfield.
After a couple of impressive performances - in which he has cleaned up defensively and linked up play effectively - Aubaas is expected to fit in seamlessly, like a glove.
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