Kaizer Chiefs will have to overturn a first-leg deficit after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Zambia’s Red Arrows in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup.
Amakhosi went down at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, where a late goal from Red Arrows captain Alassane Diarra gave the hosts the advantage heading into the decisive second leg.
The match was played in scorching conditions, with Kaizer Chiefs unable to find an equaliser after Diarra struck in the 77th minute.
The result leaves the Soweto giants needing a response on home soil if they are to keep their hopes of reaching the Confederation Cup group stage alive.
Diarra delivers late blow
With the tie finely balanced for much of the encounter, Diarra’s late intervention proved decisive for the Zambian side.
His 77th-minute goal gave Red Arrows a narrow lead to take into the return fixture, putting pressure on the Glamour Boys to deliver in front of their home supporters.
Kaizer Chiefs face decisive Durban showdown
The two teams will meet again on Friday, 23 October when Kaizer Chiefs host Red Arrows at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.
Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00.
With a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage at stake, Kaizer Chiefs will need to overturn the deficit in the return fixture.
The home advantage could prove important for Amakhosi, but Red Arrows will arrive knowing that even a draw would be enough to secure their progression if the aggregate score remains in their favour.
For Kaizer Chiefs, the task is clear: respond in Durban and keep their continental campaign alive.
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