Amazulu coach Neil Tovey and captain Pere Ariweriyai strongly believe that excellent team spirit will bring them success against Wits in the Nedbank Cup final at Soccer City in Johannesburg on Saturday.
Though the Durbanites are not at full strength, mainly due to suspensions, they feel their unity of purpose and willingness to work hard will see them handle whatever Wits throw at them after the 3pm kick-off.
And while they are obviously interested in the R6 million first prize, they also won't be reluctant to take up the place in the African Confederations Cup that the winners receive.
"The spirit in camp is great and we are all willing to die with our boots on," said Ariweriyai after Tuesday's training session at the Pinetown campus of the University of kwaZulu-Natal.
"We are looking forward to wrapping up the competition on Saturday. We have one more hurdle to climb in Wits.
"We are not expecting an easy game, as they will also be looking to give their best in the final, but we'll be ready for whatever they throw at us.
"It is a great honour to be in the cup final, after all, AmaZulu don't play in a cup final very often. We are all excited. We want to score first and then seal up the game."
Ariweriyai was suspended for last weekend's semi- final against Mamelodi Sundowns at Absa Stadium, but was delighted to see his team mates come through as that meant him having the opportunity to play in the final - AmaZulu's first in 18 years.
But Usuthu have midfielder Thabo Mabaso and defenders Marc van Heerden and Warren Bishop out suspended this week, while goalkeeper Mbongeni Mzimela and Zambian defender Kampamba Chintu are doubtful through injury.
Wits have midfielder Thando Mngomeni suspended.
Tovey spoke bravely about overcoming the absence of key players and, like Ariweriyai, said he trusted his players to be in the mood to get the business done on Saturday.
"We have had suspensions and injuries before, so it is not anything new. The mood in the camp is great and we are really looking forward to the final," said Tovey, who is bidding to clinch his first knockout crown as a coach.
"Having come out victorious from a tough game against Sundowns, we must keep our momentum this week. The match will be twice as hard, but we must do the club proud.
"We must do what we have been doing all along and not change anything. We don't have to prove anything to anybody. This final is more important to AmaZulu as a club than to me as a coach.
"It is all about defending well and taking your chances. There will always be a bit of butterflies, that is to be expected, but the team that settles down quicker and takes their chances will win. Hopefully, that will be us."