Three Downs players made their season debut on Saturday while others with little game time were also preferred
Mamelodi Sundowns co-coach Rhulani Mokwena says they were trying “new things” by handing opportunities to some players to compete for places in the squad, when they rested key players and fielded an unfamiliar side in the 1-1 draw away at Golden Arrows.
It was a game where forward Peter Shalulile struggled in the absence of his attacking partners Themba Zwane and Kermit Erasmus, as other regulars also did not make the matchday squad.
The scorer of Sundowns’ goal, Mothobi Mvala, made his debut for Sundowns, while Sibusiso Vilakazi returned from injury to play for the first time this season.