Mamelodi Sundowns coach Manqoba Mngqithi says they will not underestimate Nedbank Cup opponents Richards Bay FC in a round of 32 clash.
Over the years in the Nedbank Cup, there have been plenty of big upsets in the competition but Mngqithi says they will give every match their total focus and won’t get ahead of themselves no matter who they face.
“I think we are playing against a very competitive team in Richards Bay,” Mngqithi told media.
“They’ve done very well this season in the league, they are up there.
“It says to us that they are also giant-killers who have also done very well in the past in cup competitions against big teams.
“It’s very important for us to give this match all the respect it requires and works very hard to ensure that the team is ready for it.
“One must say we were a little bit unfortunate with the draw to get a team that I believe will give us a hard time.
“We believe that they have the capacity to upset any team but we are hopeful that we can get the desired result.”
Nedbank Cup Round of 32:
NC Professionals vs Mathaithai FC
Royal AM vs Cape Town City FC
Venda Football Academy vs African All Stars
Maritzburg United vs Supersport United
University of Pretoria vs Chippa United
Platinum City Rovers vs Sekhukhune United
Stellenbosch FC vs Baroka FC
Swallows FC vs TS Sporting FC
Tshakuma FC vs Golden Arrows
Kaizer Chiefs vs TS Galaxy FC
Sinenkani FC vs Free State Stars
Richards Bay FC vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Marumo Gallants vs Santos FC
Orlando Pirates vs AmaZulu FC
Uthongathi FC vs Summerfield Dynamos FC
Black Eagles FC vs Sivutsa FC
