Kaizer Chiefs Learn CAF Confederation Cup Opponents As Qualification Challenge Takes Shape

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

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**

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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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**Chiefs' Continental Schedule**

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.

Source: Briefly News

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Raphael Abiola (Sports editor) Raphael Abiola is a Sports Journalist with over nine years of experience. He obtained a B.Tech degree in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 2015. Raphael previously worked as a football editor at Stakegains (2016-2018) and a content editor with Opera News Nigeria (2018-2023). Raphael then worked as an Editor for the Local Desk at Sports Brief (2023-2024). Reach him via email at raphael.abiola@briefly.co.za.