Steve Komphela reckons his Free State Stars side are in a good space ahead of their Telkom Knockout semi-final tie with Bloemfontein Celtic.
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Ea Lla Koto booked their spot in the final four of the Ziwa Mo spectacle courtesy of a penalty showdown decider with Bidvest Wits two weeks ago.
It will be an all-Free State affair come Sunday in Phuthaditjhaba, but Komphela is confident his men have what it takes to end their 18-year cup drought.
"Preparations are going well for the game and the mood is high," he said on Wednesday.
"We need work hard and avoid conceding stupid goals, as in other games, and end up losing.
"We are going to be as aggressive as we can and play as a unit.
"This is a historic match and it's time for this generation to be part of history, going to the final and winning the cup."
Komphela also has the luxury of a full-strength squad at his disposal for the derby clash, Paulus Masehe and Dove Wome both back in contention.
"I have a headache arising from deciding who to select," he said.
"Masehe and Wome are quality players and they know what is expected of them, but the one thing is that they must earn the jersey."
Phunaya Sele Sele, though, will be no pushovers, revealed Komphela.
He highlighted their incredible last-eight victory over Orlando Pirates to progress in the competition.
"The fact Celtic managed to recover against Pirates just tells it's going to be a tough game," he added.
"They are a high scoring team, unlike us who have yet to find our rhythm, but we are ready for a battle to reach the final."
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