Brandon Truter admits Richards Bay face a tough test of their credentials against Cape Town City in the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup.
The Natal Rich Boyz overcame Sekhukhune 1-0 at the King Zwelithini Stadium on Sunday thanks to a 42nd minute goal from Lwandile Mabuya.
The Citizens eliminated Royal AM 3-0 in their last 16 tie.
The two sides face each other on the weekend of November 2/3.
Both teams have four points in the Betway Premiership this season, although Richards Bay have played one less game.
Speaking after his side’s recent win, Truter said Richards Bay will need to be at their best to overcome a strong Eric Tinkler coached club.
He said in the Sowetan: “For some reason the last three seasons if not mistaken they [Cape Town City] started very slowly. I think there is one moment where everyone thought Eric [Tinkler] would be fired.
“But [for] three or four seasons now, game five or six onwards they click on. They are a quality team, you can see with the players they signed. I think the chairman [John Comitis] made it very clear that they want to challenge and get into Africa.
“So, it is a difficult draw. But if you want to progress in a cup competition, you must beat the top teams. You cannot plan who you will get.
“We welcome City, they are coming to our home ground. We have to be very organised against them with what we saw against Royal AM [on Friday in the Carling Knockout match].
“But I’m sure we will be out for it and at the same time we got a very tricky fixture against Stellenbosch and after Sekhukhune [October 29]. So, it is going to be a difficult week for us.”