Kaizer Chiefs seek CAF Confederation Cup win at home
The South African club must overcome a first-leg deficit against Red Arrows to advance to the group stages of the continental competition.
Kaizer Chiefs face Red Arrows on Friday evening in the second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup tie, needing to overturn a 1-0 loss from the first match in Zambia. Failure to win by at least two clear goals will result in their elimination from the competition. Coach Fernando Da Cruz is expected to deploy an attacking formation to put immediate pressure on the visitors.
The predicted starting lineup includes Renaldo Leaner in goal, with Reeve Frosler at right-back due to Thabiso Monyane's injury. Miguel Ignacio and Thabo Moloisane are set to form the central defense, and Bradley Cross will play left-back. In midfield, Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Lebohang Maboe are expected to provide balance, while Mduduzi Vilakazi will operate as an attacking midfielder.
The forward line is anticipated to feature Pule Mmodi on the left wing, Duba on the right, and Flavio Silva as the lone striker. Kaizer Chiefs will rely on their attackers to convert chances and secure a home victory to progress to the CAF Confederation Cup group stages.
Why it mattersKaizer Chiefs fans are affected by the team's potential elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup, impacting their hopes of seeing the club advance.