Hopefuls get their chance for Cup glory

it to be the final before the final.

Malgas said it took games like these to test their credentials, and therefore players with big match temper would be favoured by victory.

“The preparations are going very well with a clean slate of injuries going into the game. The boys are looking forward to the challenge, and as you know the hype that goes together with this cup to our players.

“You can even see players taking selfies showing their names at the back of their jerseys, forgetting the club logo at the front,” Malgas said jokingly.

He said it was very important for them to stay with the pace-setters and “not to drop points against those guys who are there”.

“Everyone wants to do well when entering the field of play, it’s like a kid going to school at the beginning of the year ... no one wants to go there just to fail,” said Malgas.

“I’ve read before when their [Bees] coach was trying to be diplomatic, saying this season they’re not here to compete but regardless we are ready for the games.”

Safa provincial secretary Isaac Klaas said teams should grab the opportunities this tournament provides and fans should come out in their numbers and support them.

“Playing against big teams is very good for the players themselves and I always say teams should take this tournament seriously – because there’s a lot of money involved that can develop them and players could be noticed by big clubs.

“It’s not about the four teams beating each other but what the teams do with the opportunities they are afforded.

“And from here on they will get the chance to represent the province just like what the Bees did last season.”