Amakhosi will be looking to consolidate their CAF Confederation Cup spot when they take on defending league champions at Loftus Versfeld while also denting Sundowns title aspirations.
"If you look at recent history, they [Sundowns] have been the team that is dominating the league in terms of winning trophies," said Cele to the Sowetan.
"We are also getting closer and closer [to competing for titles], so things are interesting for SA football at this moment.
"Of course they want to clinch this title again, but we might spoil the party for them. We are also on our journey, so it's a game we want to win."
The Glamour Boys will also want to end a nine match winless streak against Masandawana in the league, having last beaten the Tshwane giants during the 2020/21 season.
Orlando Pirates have continued their aggressive squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season, confirming the arrivals of Neo Rapoo, Aphiwe Baliti and Matome Mmolai as preparations intensify for another demanding campaign.
Durban City appear determined to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts next season, with former Orlando Pirates defender Bandile Shandu reportedly emerging as one of their key transfer targets.
Former Chippa United coach Vusumuzi Vilakazi has been given an immediate route back into management after being unveiled as the new head coach of Highbury FC ahead of the upcoming Motsepe Foundation Championship campaign.
Former Bafana Bafana star Benni McCarthy heaped praise on Orlando Pirates stars Evidence Makgopa and Relebohile Mofokeng following the nation's 1-0 win against South Korea.
