Maritzburg are the underdogs – Davids

Ea Lla Koto have the likes of Rooi Mahamutsa, Patrick Phungwayo, Nhlanhla Vilakazi, Paulos Masehe and are coached by Luc Eymael who have been in cup finals at their previous clubs.

“It’s not that I prefer us being underdogs, it is clear we are. Some of their players have played in finals before.

“For us, it is only Siyanda Xulu and Bevan Fransman who have played in finals before,” said the 36-year-old mentor.

He said Stars are a formidable side and they will not be under any illusions about the task at hand, and will have to work extra hard to get a good result. In two league games this season, both won away.

“They are a well organised team and very sharp on a counter. We will have to be cutious in our build up,” said the Cape Town born coach.

Davids said Maritzburg are far from being the finished product he wants and reaching the Ke Yona final was just a bonus as they are still in the process of building.

“We want to change Maritzburg as a team who fight relegation to a side who play for cups and makes the top five every year. It’s a process,” he said.

“You can’t just snap your fingers and everything happens.”

Winners of tonight’s final will pocket a cool R7 millon, while the runners up will take home R2.5 millon.