'victory Could Signal Turnaround For Rich Boys'

Smiso Msomi

Richards Bay head coach Brandon Truter hopes the clubs recent success in cup competition can spark his sides revival towards achieving their league ambitions.

The Natal Rich Boyz put on a gutsy performance and eventually triumphed as they eliminated Cape Town City via penalties in the quarter-finals of the Carling Knockout Cup on Saturday. The KwaZulu Natal-based outfit matched last seasons feat in the competition as they booked their spot in the last four.

Truters men have had somewhat of a slow start to the 2024/2025 campaign, having won just one of their first seven games in all competitions before meeting City. Given their 12th-place spot on the Betway Premiership standings and a difficult fixture against league-leading Orlando Pirates, Truter is desperate to ensure his ship stays afloat.

The former AmaZulu mentor lamented the difficulties around his sides start to the season with fixtures but was positive about a turnaround.