Amakhosi's CAF Confederation Cup Hopes Hang in the Balance!
Kaizer Chiefs are gearing up for a crucial second-leg clash against AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round this Sunday at the FNB Stadium. However, the Soweto giants have been dealt a blow with a key player ruled out due to injury, adding to their growing list of fitness concerns.
Assistant coach Cedric Kaze is drawing inspiration from their previous performance against Kabuscorp of Angola, where they overturned a 1-0 aggregate deficit to win on penalties. Kaze believes that if they can replicate that intensity and accuracy, they stand a good chance of progressing to the group stages.
Kaze Highlights Key Performance Factors
“I believe that game was one of our best even though we only managed to score one goal,” Kaze stated, referring to the Kabuscorp match. “But I believe that we had about five or six chances to score in that game. The intensity was good, the accuracy, technical combinations and the balance of the team offensively and defensively was good.”
The first leg against AS Simba ended in a goalless draw in DR Congo, placing added pressure on Chiefs to perform at home. The team last participated in CAF interclub competitions in 2020/21, surprisingly reaching the Champions League final.
Will Chiefs Overcome the Odds?
Despite the injury setbacks, Kaze remains optimistic. He believes that if the team can maintain the same level of performance they displayed against Kabuscorp, they can secure a positive result and advance in the competition. The fans will be hoping for a dominant display at the FNB Stadium this Sunday.