Kaizer Chiefs in Zambia without their key players! Who travelled for CAF CC?

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Kaizer Chiefs in Zambia without their key players! Who travelled for CAF CC?
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Kaizer Chiefs confirmed their 23-man squad for the CAF Confederation Cup fixture against Zambian outfit Red Arrows.

Amakhosi hope to get victory away in the first leg of the second preliminary round which will put them in a prime position to advance to the group stage. A win will also boost the team’s confidence following back-to-back draws in the Premier Soccer League.

The Glamour Boys are already in Zambia but without the midfield trio of Lebohang Maboe, Adolf Mtasingwa and Siphesihle Ndlovu along with attacker Langelihle Phili and goalkeeper Brandon Petersen remain sidelined with injuries they picked up before the recent international break.

Chiefs statement

“Following their midweek domestic league engagement at FNB Stadium where Kaizer Chiefs hosted Stellenbosch FC, Amakhosi will swiftly pivot their attention to continental competition,” Amakhosi said in a statement.

“With minimal rest, the squad is set to face Zambia’s Red Arrows in the CAF Confederation Cup in the first leg of the preliminary second round of the competition.

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando da Cruz and his players.
Fernando da Cruz and his players. Image: Kaizer Chiefs

“Coach Fernando Da Cruz is optimistic about the team’s prospects this season, as they aim to surpass last year’s performance, where Chiefs finished the group stage with a total of 11 points but narrowly missed out on goal difference. This year, the focus is clear: progress further and compete at the highest level on the continental stage,” the Glamour Boys completed.

The full squad

Goalkeepers: Ronaldo Leaner, Bruce Bvuma, Takalani Mazhamba.

Defenders: Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Kabelo Nkgwesa, Inacio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Zitha Kwinika, Reeve Frosler, Bradley Cross, Thabo Moloisane.

Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Thulani Mabaso, Mduduzi Shabalala, Ethan Chislett, Mfundo Vilakazi, Luke Baartman, Asanele Velebayi, Faiz Abrahams.

Forwards: Flavio Da Silva, Wandile Duba, Etiosa Ighodaro.

“The highly anticipated CAF Confederation Cup encounter will take place at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola, Zambia this Saturday at 15:00 local time. The team departs from South Africa this Thursday, arriving in Ndola later the same day as they prepare for the fixture,” the Soweto giants confirmed the details.

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