The season’s first cup competition kicks off on Saturday afternoon when Cape Town City host AmaZulu at the Athlone Stadium at 15:00.

This match will be followed by the game between Royal AM and Orlando Pirates at the Chatsworth Stadium. Kick-off will be at 18:00.

On Sunday at 15:00, Stellenbosch will take on Kaizer Chiefs at the Danie Craven Stadium.

Sundowns will be in action against their Tshwane rivals, SuperSport United.

Downs assistance coach, Rhulani Mokwena, said they are ready.

“The players have been in this situation so many times already,” said the Brazilians co-coach.

“They've got the experience and I always say to you guys that the game belongs to the players.

“Therefore, the responsibility of putting in a good performance is up to the players.

“They know that, and they've got the experience on playing in games like this.

“I'm sure that we will give a very good performance on Sunday.”

This Tshwane derby will be played at the Tuks Stadium at 18:00.

Morgan Piek OFM Sport