Cavin won't put his head on the block

CAVIN Johnson reckons tomorrow's Telkom Knockout final between his former clubs SuperSport United and Platinum Stars is too tight to predict.

However, he predicted a high-scoring game at Orlando Stadium that might even have to be decided after regulation time.

"These are not two of the biggest teams in the country, but sometimes underdogs have to come to the party and get exposed to such games.

"I am predicting a high-scoring game like 2-2 or even 3-3 and then it would have to be decided in extra time. I don't want to put my head on the block and say who will win."

Johnson has worked with the coaches of both teams - SuperSport's Gordon Igesund and Allan Freese of Stars. "Allan won two cups last season but does not have last season's team," Johnson said.

"Gordon has been out of [the] picture for three years, but he has a history of winning trophies as far as the league is concerned. He has not won many knockout competitions, but he has experience."

Johnson picked two players from each side who could prove to be match winners.

"Stars have Robert Ng'ambi. He's not a flamboyant player like Teko Modise, but he is a silent killer. He gets into the box and scores goals.

"They also have Eleazar Rodgers, who is doing well.

"SuperSport have Dove Wome. He's always looking to be around the penalty area and he is not afraid to take shots. He can get you goals.

"There's also David Mathebula, who can control the game for you. If he is on song, then the team will play."