Kaizer Chiefs’ main advantage against Zamalek identified – ‘Teams from North Africa don’t like…’

As Kaizer Chiefs plan to host Egyptian giants Zamalek in their second CAF Confederation Cup group stage match on Saturday, they have been termed to hold a key advantage.

Chiefs welcome two-time winners of the competition Zamalek at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Saturday, November 29, and play the match under pressure to win after losing the first one 2-1 to Egyptian club Al Masry last week.

The Glamour Boys made the decision to take the match to the 46,000-seater Peter Mokaba Stadium and not their traditional home FNB and one of their former players believes it was a masterstroke as it will give them the edge.

Chiefs lauded for Polokwane decision

“I am very happy they took the game to Polokwane,” former Chiefs defender Dominic Isaacs said as quoted by The South African.

“Teams from North Africa don’t like playing in the sun during the afternoon. Most of the time, when they play at home, matches are scheduled in the evening,” he observed.

Isaacs feels with Polokwane set to experience high temperatures in the afternoon, with Saturday forecasted to hit 27 degrees, Chiefs should take full advantage as the North African side is likely to struggle under such conditions.

Will the high temperatures affect Zamalek?

“We must learn to use the sun and the altitude to our advantage. Our boys can play in the sun. This is where home conditions matter,” he added.

Chiefs are looking to bounce from the defeat to Al Masry, which left them pointless in what has been termed the ‘Group of Death,’ that also includes Zambian side Zesco United.

Zamalek started their campaign with a 1-0 win over Zesco last weekend and hope to add the Soweto giants to their list of casualties.