Makhubedu was in charge of ABC Motsepe League side Acornbush United when they were beaten 2-1 by Amakhosi, despite taking the lead through Rhulani Sidumo.
After the match, Makhubedu questioned the quality of the Chiefs side but later apologised for his jibe at the Soweto giants.
This time he will be facing Amakhosi as interim coach of Baroka at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday (20h15), after the club parted ways with Kgoloko Thobejane, who was allegedly drinking on the job.
“About Acornbush, let’s forget about that. We spoke about that and I apologised. I was harsh, especially on coach Steve, but I think he has already forgiven us.
Many things happened in that game. I think emotionally I was wrong and arrogant in that game, but you grow and learn from your mistakes. Maybe I was overconfident going into that game. But it was a hard lesson.”
Makhubedu expects an intense game on Saturday, but he says it’s like playing any other game.
“Yes it’s going to be intense because it’s a cup game, the last eight. But for us it’s like any other game. We just told our boys to go play, like they played last time. We are relaxed. We are going to play the game the way we are used to playing. We are not even having any pressure.”