Kaizer Chiefs are officially back in CAF Confederation Cup action.
The group stage campaign is set to begin in Egypt, where the team will face Al Masry at the Suez Stadium on Sunday at 6:00 p.m.
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP: AL MASRY VS KAIZER CHIEFS
The Glamour Boys landed in Port Said on a high. They come off three straight wins, including a confident 3–1 victory over AS Simba in the previous CAFCC round and a dominant 4–1 triumph over Orbit College in the Betway Premiership.
Al Masry enter the clash without the same attacking firepower, coming off three goalless draws and a narrow 2–1 win over Al-Ittihad in the qualifiers.
Before departing, Chiefs confirmed their 22-man travelling squad. Gaston Sirino is suspended, while Glody Lilepo, Aden McCarthy, and Reeve Frosler were notable omissions. Khanyisa Mayo remains sidelined with injury.
STARTING LINE-UP:
- Goalkeeper: Brandon Petersen
- Right Back: Dillan Solomons
- Central Defender: Inacio Miguel
- Central Defender: Zitha Kwinika
- Left Back: Bradley Cross
- Defensive Midfielder: Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- Central Midfielder: Thabo Cele
- Left Winger: Pule Mmodi
- Right Winger: Ashley Du Preez
- Attacking Midfielder: Mduduzi Shabalala
- Striker: Etiosa Ighodaro.
Substitutes: Bruce Bvuma, Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Given Msimango, George Matlou, Lebohang, Vilakazi, Asanele Velebayi, Flávio Da Silva.
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