Mamelodi Sundowns product looking to make history against Kaizer Chiefs

The Gauteng-based ABC Motsepe League side will be hoping to cause an upset against Amakhosi, who have a history of struggling against lower division teams.

In an interview with Thabiso Mosia, on SABC News’ Sports Live show, Dhladhla still feels, Chiefs deserve all the respect.

"I'm feeling very excited and prepared I would say. I would say the opportunity of playing in the Nedbank Cup and also of playing against Kaizer Chiefs which is one of the biggest clubs in the country, is exciting and thrilling to be in that stage and be playing there,” Dhladhla said.

“We are prepared to work hard for it [a win]. We know it's not gonna be easy because they are not just a rollover team but we are also here, not only to just participate but we're hoping to win."

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The team has been in existence since 2018, a group of players who are free agents and have been brought together, with the aim of impressing professional football clubs.

Dhladhla, says tonight’s game forms part of that process.

"Majority yes, the reason behind the name basically would be because most players who join Free Agents who are playing for Free Agents have been free agents,” he added.

“So, it was an opportunity to come back and play football and try our luck. I would say everyone because everyone is very much motivated and looking forward to this game. You can see also as we were preparing that everyone is giving their best and everyone wants to play and be part of that game."