Mamelodi Sundowns are currently without a handful of players due to injuries
Themba Zwane is the latest Sundowns star to be ruled out of the team's games
Rulani Mokwena admitted the recent injury woes had caught his side unaware

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Mamelodi Sundowns' injury woes continue to mount up.

The DStv Premiership champions are without a host of players and now have lost Themba Zwane as well.

Rulani Mokwena on the touchline. — Rulani Mokwena admitted that the injury crisis at Mamelodi Sundowns caught them off guard. Image: @Footy_Vlog.
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As noted by The Citizen, Zwane will be out of action for up to two weeks after he suffered a cut to the side of his head during the MTN 8 game against Kaizer Chiefs.

He will miss Bafana Bafana’s upcoming friendlies as well.

Coach, Rulani Mokwena has now discussed the injury situation at the club, admitting it caught them 'with their pants down', FAR Post noted.

"What has happened has caught us a little bit with pants down and unawares. We’ve had some very good discussions internally with the football club, and they know my feelings," he said.

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With Sundowns being involved in numerous competitions this season, Mokwena will be hoping to have his star players back.

The manager is hoping the international break will allow his side time to get some of their players back to full fitness.

Sundowns will be looking to retain the DStv Premiership while trying to win the MTN 8, Nedbank Cup, and CAF Champions League. They will also be competing in the African Football League that kicks off in October.

Sundowns players on the injury list

Player	Injury
Rushine de Reuck	Knee injury
Thapelo Morena	Hamstring injury
Thapelo Maseko	Knee injury
Peter Shalulile	Hamstring injury
Abubeker Nasir	Ankle injury
Bongani Zungu	Illness
Brian Onyango	Illness
Sipho Mbule	Knee injury
Siyanda Nyanga	Shoulder injury

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As Sports Brief also reported, Mamelodi Sundowns’ captain, Themba Zwane will be out of action for at least the next two weeks.

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The Brazilians's skipper suffered a nasty injury during the MTN 8 fixture against Kaizer Chiefs and will be out of action as a result.

Sundowns coach, Mokwena provided an update on Zwane’s status after the game and his comments don't make for happy reading.

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Byron Pillay

Byron Pillay is a sports writer and Head of the Department at Sports Brief (joined in 2022) with over 10 years of experience in community journalism and a degree in journalism from Caxton's Cadet School.