Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Nkosingiphile Ngcobo says his side is capable of defeating defending league champions, Mamelodi Sundowns, in their high-stakes clash on Wednesday.
Amakhosi have started their new season with three wins from three games and next face reigning league champions Sundowns at the FNB Stadium.
They last faced the Brazilians in the Nedbank Cup semi-finals, where they emerged as 2-1 winners, having come from a goal down, before going on to lift the trophy by beating Orlando Pirates in the final.
They also lost twice to Sundowns in the league and in the Carling Black Label Knockout, but Miguel Cardoso’s side has shown they are not quite up to their best yet, having started their new league season with two wins and a draw.
Ngcobo said in the Citizen: “In the previous game, we showed we can play Sundowns and beat them.
“I think the game plan worked very well in the last game against them. We just have to continue with that. We know Sundowns like to have the ball so it is up to us to defend well and make sure we take our chances when we get them.”
Ndlovu, who played 15 times in all competitions for Chiefs, added: “I think as footballers you are always looking to improve your game.
“It is what I have been working for, and I have seen improvements, so I am happy.”