Mamelodi Sundowns are overwhelming favourites against Magesi who are in their first season in top-flight football.
“It will be suicidal for us to think that they’re a small team because with them being in the final it speaks volumes so we have to give them respect,” Lebusa said.
Mamelodi Sundowns are guarding against complacency ahead of the Carling Knockout final against Magesi FC at the Free State Stadium on Saturday.The Brazilians are overwhelming favourites against Magesi who are in their first season in top-flight football after securing promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship last season under Clinton Larsen.The Betway Premiership newbies have punched above their weight class to reach their first cup final.
“We have to acknowledge what they’ve done to get to the final but at the same time, not to neglect the qualities that we have. We’ll go out there guns blazing to make sure that we put our hands on their throats. Maboe, who has also assumed a role of a senior player within the Sundowns team, insists that they won’t be taking the Limpopo side lightly.
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