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Telkom Knockout Cup: Maritzburg United can surprise Mamelodi Sundowns - Rabutla

Former Jomo Cosmos and Bafana Bafana defender Andrew Rabutla has tipped Maritzburg United to beat Mamelodi Sundowns in the Telkom Knockout Cup final on Saturday evening.

‘Jaws of Life’ believes coach Eric Tinkler and his assistant Vincent Kobola have done a wonderful job by turning the Team of Choice from relegation contenders into Cup finalists in less than six months.

Moreover, the retired defender has also warned the KwaZulu-Natal side to never underestimate the Brazilians because coach Pitso Mosimane is an astute tactician.

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“Look, for me personally, I think it shows football is growing in South Africa and you’ll remember Maritzburg were struggling a few months ago,” Rabutla told Goal .