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Moloisane makes surprise Chiefs debut as Aubaas replaces Teboho Mokoena for Sundowns

Timeslive · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 1760 words · By Mahlatse Mphahlele
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The article provides the starting line-ups for a Betway Premiership football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. It lists the players selected by coaches Fernando da Cruz and Miguel Cardoso, noting a few specific personnel changes and injuries.

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Claims checked 9
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What happened

Enter fullscreen mode displaying this image.Expand Mamelodi Sundowns pitch inspection, Ronwen Williams during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, on 15 August 2026.

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(Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix) Kaizer Chiefs’ and Mamelodi Sundowns’ coaches have named strong line-ups for their anticipated Betway Premiership on Saturday.

Common ground

Amakhosi’s Fernando da Cruz made a surprise inclusion in defence with Thabo Moloisane chosen for his first start to play alongside Miguel Inacio, Zitha Kwinika and Thabiso Monyane.

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The article provides the starting line-ups for a Betway Premiership football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns. It lists the players selected by coaches Fernando da Cruz and Miguel Cardoso, noting a few specific personnel changes and injuries.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “In the midfield, he went with the steel of Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Siphesihle Ndlovu, with Lebohang Maboe, Luke Baartman, Pule Mmodi and Langelihle Phili adding to the attacking spark.”
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The midfield and attack composition (Mthethwa, Ndlovu, Maboe, Baartman, Mmodi, and Phili) is reported by both the Sowetan cross-reference and a FARPost web search result.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kaizer Chiefs Football Club (often known as Chiefs) is a South African professional football club based in Naturena, Johannesburg South, that plays in the Premiership. The team is nicknamed AmaKhosi, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This current 2024–25 season of the league is Kaizer Chiefs' 29th consecutive season in the Premier Soccer League. It will be participating in 3 cup competitions including the current 2024–25 South Afr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C._sea…
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web search NEUTRAL — A disciplined three-man midfield of Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Lebohang Maboe, and Siphesihle Ndlovu anchored the system, while Luke Baartman and Langelihle Phili spearheaded the attack.
https://farpost.co.za/2026/08/16/fernando-da-cruz-reveals-ka…
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Claim 2: “Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso went with his trusted and tested players at the back, with Grant Kekana, Kegan Johannes, Aubrey Modiba and Khuliso Mudau”
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Multiple independent news sources (Sowetan, Timeslive, Dailydispatch, Theherald) explicitly refer to Miguel Cardoso as the Mamelodi Sundowns coach.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nuno Miguel Valente Santos (born 2 March 1999) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for South African Premiership club Mamelodi Sundowns.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuno_Santos_(footballer,_born_…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — José Miguel Azevedo Cardoso (born 28 May 1972), known as Miguel Cardoso, is a Portuguese football manager, who is currently the manager of South African Premiership club Mamelodi Sundowns.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miguel_Cardoso_(football_manag…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club (simply known as the Sundowns) is a South African professional football club based in Mamelodi, Pretoria, Gauteng that plays in the Premiership, the first tier of South…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamelodi_Sundowns_F.C.
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Claim 3: “In the midfield, Cardoso was forced into a change with Bathusi Aubaas replacing injured Teboho Mokoena. He will join the vastly experienced Marcelo Allende and Sphelele Mkhulise.”
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The fact that Bathusi Aubaas replaced the injured Teboho Mokoena is reported by both the Sowetan cross-reference and a web search result.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kaizer Chiefs' and Mamelodi Sundowns' coaches have named strong line-ups for their anticipated Betway Premiership on Saturday.In the midfield, Cardoso was forced into a change with Bathusi Aubaas repl…
https://www.businessday.co.za/sport/soccer/2026-08-15-molois…
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web search NEUTRAL — CENTRAL MIDFIELDER: Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena was not himself against Raja but on his day, he could boss the midfield against any team.Allende was more of an attacking midfielder against Raja but he wil…
https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/predicting-mamelodi-sundown…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns’ midfielder Teboho Mokoena proves his club level wrong by pulling off an impressive display for Bafana Bafana. Photo: Supplied.
https://iol.co.za/sport/2024-10-12-mokoena-the-hero-as-bafan…
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Claim 4: “Amakhosi’s Fernando da Cruz made a surprise inclusion in defence with Thabo Moloisane chosen for his first start to play alongside Miguel Inacio, Zitha Kwinika and Thabiso Monyane.”
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Multiple sources confirm Fernando da Cruz's association with Kaizer Chiefs, including a Sowetan report stating he made a 'surprise inclusion' (as coach) and another mentioning his previous spell as an assistant coach.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1998 FIFA World Cup was the 16th FIFA World Cup, a quadrennial football tournament contested by the senior men's teams of the national associations affiliated to FIFA (the International Federation…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1998_FIFA_World_Cup_squads
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fernando Da Cruz (born 25 October 1972) is a French professional football manager, and former futsal player who represented the France national futsal team.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Da_Cruz
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kaizer Chiefs Football Club (often known as Chiefs) is a South African professional football club based in Naturena, Johannesburg South, that plays in the Premiership. The team is nicknamed AmaKhosi, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.
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Claim 5: “In the midfield, Cardoso was forced into a change with Bathusi Aubaas replacing injured Teboho Mokoena. He will join the vastly experienced Marcelo Allende and Sphelele Mkhulise.”
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The inclusion of Marcelo Allende and Sphelele Mkhulise in the midfield is reported by Sowetan and supported by squad lists from Transfermarkt and LiveScore for the 2026 season.
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web search NEUTRAL — Squad Mamelodi Sundowns FC. This page displays a detailed overview of the club's current squad. It shows all personal information about the players, including age, nationality, contract duration and m…
https://www.transfermarkt.com/mamelodi-sundowns-fc/kader/ver…
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web search NEUTRAL — View the full Mamelodi Sundowns FC squad with player positions, shirt numbers, ages, nationalities, injury updates and most valuable players.
https://www.fotmob.com/teams/4530/squad/mamelodi-sundowns-fc
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web search NEUTRAL — See the latest Mamelodi Sundowns FC squad including goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, striker and coach. Delve deeper with player stats, bios and club history.
https://www.livescore.com/en/football/team/mamelodi-sundowns…
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Claim 6: “Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso went with his trusted and tested players at the back, with Grant Kekana, Kegan Johannes, Aubrey Modiba and Khuliso Mudau”
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The defensive lineup (Kekana, Johannes, Modiba, Mudau) is reported by Sowetan and supported by web search results confirming these players are part of the Sundowns squad/defense.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns. overview.Kegan Johannes (37). Khuliso Mudau.
https://onefootball.com/en/team/mamelodi-sundowns-3453/squad
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web search NEUTRAL — Kegan Johannes: Picture by Mamelodi Sundowns. Addressing the media at Chloorkop on Monday, Kekana pointed to improving defending set pieces as the best way to tighten up and avoid being porous.
https://farpost.co.za/2026/08/19/kekana-pinpoints-what-mamel…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns Scores and Game Stats - Here are the latest current season results and game statistics for Mamelodi Sundowns.62' - Kekana, Grant (Mamelodi Sundowns). 72' - Matthews, Tashreeq (Mamelo…
https://www.windrawwin.com/us/results/mamelodi-sundowns/
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Claim 7: “Spearheading attack will be Tashreeq Matthews, Antonio van Wyk and Brayan Leon.”
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The attacking trio of Tashreeq Matthews, Antonio van Wyk, and Brayan Leon is reported by Sowetan and corroborated by a predicted lineup from TS Galaxy vs Mamelodi Sundowns.
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web search NEUTRAL — van Wyk Antonio. 24.Stay on Top of Football with Mamelodi Sundowns Live Scores, Stats, and Match Info on Soccerway. Soccerway is your go-to destination for everything football.
https://www.soccerway.com/team/mamelodi-sundowns/lxZ6Bzh6/
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web search NEUTRAL — Brayan Leon's goal contributed in Mamelodi Sundowns ending the stronghold that TS Galaxy had over them at Mbombela Stadium. Dirk Kotze/Gallo Images.
https://www.news24.com/sport/soccer/psl/magical-mkhulise-bre…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mamelodi Sundowns FC (4-3-3): Ronwen Williams - Khuliso Mudau, Kegan Johannes, Malibongwe Khoza, Fawaaz Basadien - Marcelo Allende, Gomolemo Kekana, Nuno Santos - Antonio Van Wyk, Brayan Léon, Tashree…
https://www.fotmob.com/matches/mamelodi-sundowns-fc-vs-ts-ga…
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Claim 8: “Mamelodi Sundowns pitch inspection, Ronwen Williams during Betway Premiership 2026/27 match against Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, on 15 August 2026.”
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The specific event (pitch inspection by Ronwen Williams on 15 August 2026 at FNB Stadium) is reported by multiple web search results, including a match report from dailysun and a specific article regarding the pitch inspection.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025–26 South African Premiership was the 30th consecutive season of the South African Premiership. It was known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and also commonly referred to as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–26_South_African_Premiers…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024–25 South African Premiership was the 29th consecutive season of the South African Premiership. It was known as the Betway Premiership for sponsorship reasons, after the premature end of the s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024–25_South_African_Premiers…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns played to a thrilling 1-1 draw in front of over 68 000 fans at FNB Stadium.
https://www.snl24.com/sports/chiefs-frustrate-sundowns-in-el…
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Claim 9: “Amakhosi’s Fernando da Cruz made a surprise inclusion in defence with Thabo Moloisane chosen for his first start to play alongside Miguel Inacio, Zitha Kwinika and Thabiso Monyane.”
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The specific detail about Thabo Moloisane's first start alongside Miguel Inacio, Zitha Kwinika, and Thabiso Monyane is only explicitly detailed in the Sowetan cross-reference. Other search results are irrelevant (Jimmy Carter).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020–21 Nedbank Cup is the 2020–21 edition of South Africa's premier knockout club football (soccer) competition, the Nedbank Cup. As a result of the suspension of amateur football due to the COVI…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020–21_Nedbank_Cup
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was an international football tournament held in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. The 24 participating national teams were required to register a squad …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Africa_Cup_of_Nations_squ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kaizer Chiefs Football Club (often known as Chiefs) is a South African professional football club based in Naturena, Johannesburg South, that plays in the Premiership. The team is nicknamed AmaKhosi, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaizer_Chiefs_F.C.
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