There’s not much time to dwell. Kaizer Chiefs have to keep it moving after the 1-0 loss to Kabuscorp in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Julio’s 59th minute strike proved the difference, leaving Amakhosi with plenty to ponder ahead of the second leg at FNB Stadium.
How the team’s lined-up in the first leg in Luanda:
Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen (1), Mako (29), Kwinika (4), Miguel © (84), McCarthy (35) (Frosler (39) 70’), Mthethwa (5), Cele (21), Shabalala (7) (Vilakazi (28) 80’), Mmodi (13) (Sirino (10) 63’), Lilepo (19) (Du Preez (9) 80’), Da Silva (32) (Duba (36) 63’)
Subs not used: Ntwari (30), Cross (48), Ngcobo (12), Ndlovu (8)
Assistant Coach: Cedric Kaze
Kabuscorp SCP: Anselmo (22), (3), Beni Pape (24)( Julio (31) 59’), Sandro (32) (Gueda (17) 59’), Ngoyi (10) (Nuno (8) 83’), Jorge (20), Abdal (19), Adi Boyo (5), Bayala (7) (Paqueta (18) 84’), Mafuta (30), Henock © (16), Zamorano (2)
Subs not used: Rachoni (1); Lito (4), Jo Vidal (15), Lisandro (14), Nkunku (28)
Coach: Beto Bianchi
MARUMO GALLANTS IN THE BETWAY PREMIERSHIP
On Monday and Tuesday, Kaizer Chiefs will train for Marumo Gallants in the Betway Premiership. The game comes on Heritage Day, Wednesday, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30 at FNB Stadium.
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Without question, the Amakhosi fanbase will demand victory and no less. In addition to winning, a statement performance against Gallants will hold weight towards building confidence and momentum ahead Kabuscorp’s visit to FNB on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup.
KAIZER CHIEFS RECORD IN THE CAF CONFEDERATION CUP
- 2013/14: Last 16
- 2018/19: Second round.
The roadmap to glory:
- First Preliminary round (two legs)
- Second Preliminary round (two legs)
- Group Stage: Four teams in Four groups (Top two in each group advance)
- Quarterfinals (two legs)
- Semifinals (two legs)
- Final (two legs).