Kaizer Chiefs, competing in the CAF Confederation Cup, have suffered a 1-0 defeat to Zambia’s Red Arrows, while Orlando Pirates secured a 1-0 win over African Stars.
KAIZER CHIEFS IN THE CAF CONFEDERATION CUP
Falling to Arrows at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, coach Fernando Da uz had opted for a cautious approach. His defensively structured lineup keet the hosts at bay throughout the first half.
Alassane Diarra scored in the 76th minute after Amakhosi had resisted Red Arrows for much of the match, which was not televised. As a result, Kaizer Chiefs must now overturn the deficit in the second leg.
Meanwhile, Amakhosi will host the Zambian side at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday, 23 October. Kick-off will be at 18:00.Victory for Kaizer Chiefs will secure a place in the final 16 group stage.
How Kaizer Chiefs lined-up: Renaldo Leaner, Thabiso Monyane, Inacio Miguel, Thabo Moloisane, Bradley Cross, Paseka Mako, Reeve Frosler, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi, Luke Baartman
Substitutes: Bruce Bvuma, Rushwin Dortley, Kabelo Nkgwesa, Thulani Mabaso, Asanele Velebayi, Faiz Abrahams, Etiosa Ighodaro, Flavio Da Silva, Wandile Duba.
ORLANDO PIRATES IN THE CAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
In contrast, Orlando Pirates laboured into a 1-0 victory over Namibian champions African Stars. The game was played at the Botswana National Stadium in Gaborone, as Namibia has no CAF-approved venues.
Abdeslam Ouaddou’s Bucs struggled to find a breakthrough in a closely contested first half, with both teams creating half-chances. The decisive moment arrived in the 78th minute. Tshepang Moremi found the back of the net. His goal handed the Buccaneers a valuable first-leg advantage ahead of the return fixture in Soweto next Saturday.
How Orlando Pirates lined-up: Sipho Chaine, Bulelani Sigomoshe, Nkosinathi Sibisi (captain), Lebone Seema, Nkosikhona Ndaba, Thalente Mbatha, Simphiwe Selepe, Simphiwe Masilela, Tshepang Moremi, Ghampani Lungu, Yanela Mbuthuma.
Substitutes: Siyabonga Dladla (GK), Sbangani Zulu, Deon Hotto, Mtheleleli Mthiyane, Cemran Dansin, Mpho Padime, Kabelo Kgositsile, Bheki Mabuza, Evidence Makgopa.
