Have Nasreddine Nabi's Kaizer Chiefs gone that low? Third division club Umvoti FC hoping to be drawn against Amakhosi in Thursday's Nedbank Cup Last 32 draw because 'It would be easy'

Kaizer Chiefs continue their bid to end a decade-long trophy drought when they participate in this season's Nedbank Cup.

The Nedbank Cup Last 32 is set to be conducted on Thursday with 16 Premier Soccer League teams, eight National First Division and another eight from the ABC Motsepe League to be drawn.

Doctor Mkhonza, coach of third-tier side Umvoti FC is relishing the prospect of being paired with Amakhosi in the Last-32.

"I would be very happy to play with the Chiefs, it would be easy to arrange it," Mkhonza told Isolezwe.

"Also, I have no doubts about our players that they would be incredibly motivated by playing against a team like Chiefs.

"It would make our job as coaches easier because our players wouldn't need a lot of encouragement.

"We will also enjoy playing against a team that plays in the First Division [Motsepe Championship] because it will make the players fearless and play freely," added the Mvoti tactician.

"I don't want to compete with the Motsepe League which plays in the same division as us. However, we can also accept playing against a Premiership team which I believe will strengthen our players' skills and increase their confidence when we return to the Motsepe League games."

The Nedbank Cup is the most realistic trophy Chiefs can win this season.

While they are still in the race for the Premier Soccer League title, chances of being crowned champions appear very slim.

So they will give a shot at the Nedbank Cup, a tournament they bowed out of at the Last-32 stage last season after being defeated by National First Division side Milford FC.

Having beaten Stellenbosch 2-1 in a PSL match on Wednesday, Chiefs will be hoping to build on this victory and that by the time the Nedbank Cup starts, they will be cruising.

This is a side that has been struggling for consistency and having a string of wins can help them end the season with a piece of silverware.