Onyango in as Sundowns pick up their first preseason win in the Netherlands

Onyango during training in preseason. (Onyango Twitter).

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Onyango in as Sundowns pick up their first preseason win in the Netherlands

FOOTBALL Onyango in as Sundowns pick up their first preseason win in the Netherlands

Peter Tabu • 15:04 - 24.07.2023

Midfielder Sammy Seabi nodded home the game's only goal in the second half, which saw former Uganda Cranes assistant captain Denis Onyango feature in the first half for the Brazilians.

The South African giants, who have pitched camp in the Netherlands for a preseason training camp, played their second preseason game on Sunday afternoon against Dutch Eredivisie side Go Eagles Ahead.

Midfielder Sammy Seabi nodded home the game's only goal in the second half, which saw former Uganda Cranes assistant captain Denis Onyango feature in the first half for the Brazilians.

It was the first preseason game for the Sundowns shot stopper and vice-captain, having missed the first friendly against Belgian side KAA Gent as both sides played out a 2-2 draw.

Masandawana will now shift their attention to their two remaining preseason friendlies against Dutch sides Sparta Rotterdam on Tuesday before wrapping it up against NAC Breda on Friday, 28th July.

The 2016 CAF Champions League winners will then head back to the rainbow nation to prepare their Dstv Premiership title defence; they have won it six times on the bounce.

Denis Onyango, who managed five appearances last season across all competitions, will be expected to fight for the number one jersey alongside Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams and Riyaard Pieterse.

Head coach Rulani Mokwena who recently signed a four-contract extension at the club will look to guide Masandawana to their second CAF Champions League title, having come short last season.

Denis Onyango's side lost to Wydad Casablanca in the semifinals on the away goals rule.

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