The game against the Birds came after Masandawana had secured the 2020/ 21 league championship by beating SuperSport United earlier this week
It was noticeable that Mamelodi Sundowns club captain Hlompho Kekana did not feature at all in the 0-0 draw against Swallows FC at the Dobsonville Stadium on Saturday.
Now 36, Kekana does not have too many years left at the highest level; although with that said, it's not uncommon for professional footballers to keep playing into their late 30's.
But supposing he does still have two, three or even four seasons in his legs - and Kekana is the kind of consummate professional who may well enjoy that kind of longevity - he will want to be playing.