Zitha Macheke of Chippa United threatens watched by Denis Onyango of Mamelodi Sundowns and Percy Tau of Mamelodi Sundowns during the2017 Telkom Knockout game between Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London on 29 October 2017 © Deryck Foster/BackpagePix
The Brazilians currently lead with 43 points from 23 matches.
Although they have a match in hand compared to the second-placed Orlando Pirates, Sundowns are aware they cannot afford to drop points at this stage.
A look at the previous match in the first round, the two sides played to a 0-0 draw in Port Elizabeth and this means the 2016 African champions must go all out for the kill.
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