Kaizer Chiefs Learn CAF Confederation Cup Opponents As Qualification Challenge Takes Shape
- Kaizer Chiefs learned their opponents for the CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round after receiving a bye in the first round
- Red Arrows of Zambia secured their place in the tie with a commanding 4-0 aggregate victory over FC Rogue in the first preliminary round
- A football analyst during an exclusive interview with Briefly News comments on the Soweto giants' chances of qualifying for the next round
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Kaizer Chiefs now know who stands between them and the next stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, with Zambian club Red Arrows confirmed as their second preliminary round opponents.
The Soweto giants entered the competition at the second preliminary round stage, having been seeded and therefore exempt from the opening round of fixtures.
Red Arrows earn their place
Red Arrows booked the tie with a dominant display against FC Rogue, winning the second leg 2-0 on Sunday to complete a 4-0 aggregate victory.
The Zambian club's convincing passage through the first preliminary round sets up what promises to be a competitive continental clash against Fernando da Cruz's side.
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The first leg between the two clubs is set to take place over the weekend of 16 to 18 October, with the return fixture scheduled for the following weekend.
Chiefs have recent experience navigating this stage of the competition. Last season, they defeated Congolese outfit AS Simba in the second preliminary round, a result that secured their place in the group stages for the first time in the club's history.
Kaizer Chiefs' chances of qualifying
Football analyst Uche Anuma, in a chat with Briefly News, commented on Kaizer Chiefs' chances of qualifying for the group stage of the CAFC Confederation Cup.
"Kaizer Chiefs should make it to the group phase of the CAF Confederation Cup because I don't see Red Arrows stopping them in the preliminary round," he said.
"Chiefs have been decent in the open games of the Betway Premiership this season, and I expect them to take the form to continental football."
Brian Baloyi raises questions over Brandon Petersen
Briefly News previously reported that Kaizer Chiefs legend Brian Baloyi had raised concerns over Brandon Petersen's performances after the goalkeeper made another costly mistake.
The former Bafana Bafana goalkeeper also questioned Petersen's approach between the posts and suggested there could be more pressure on the Chiefs captain with competition waiting behind him.
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