The second legs of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round matches take place this weekend, with South Africa’s Soweto giants, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, aiming to secure their places in the next round of continental competition.
Orlando Pirates in Control Ahead of Home Leg
Orlando Pirates will host Lioli FC of Lesotho at Orlando Stadium in the second leg of their CAF Champions League preliminary round clash. The Buccaneers are in a commanding position after thrashing Lioli 3-0 last Saturday at Toyota Stadium. With a healthy lead, Pirates will look to finish the job at home and move on to the next round with confidence and consistency.
“Tomorrow I really want my players to show the separation, to show the level of Orlando Pirates” Orlando Pirates Head Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou expressed about tomorrow match
Kaizer Chiefs Look to Turn Things Around at FNB Stadium
Kaizer Chiefs, on the other hand, will be looking to bounce back when they welcome Kabuscorp FC of Angola to FNB Stadium in their CAF Confederation Cup second leg match. Chiefs suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away in Luanda and will be hoping the support of their home fans and the comfort of familiar surroundings can inspire a comeback and progression to the next stage.
“The task is not a difficult one, not to concede, score goals and win the game tomorrow, I think the boys are ready and we are definitely going to do what’s right” Kaizer Chiefs Defender Zitha Kwinka
Will the Soweto Giants Fly the South African Flag High?
Both Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs are determined to represent South Africa with pride in this season’s CAF competitions. With one looking to defend a lead and the other needing to overturn a deficit, all eyes will be on the Soweto giants this weekend.
Will both teams advance and keep South Africa’s hopes alive on the continent? Only time will tell.
Both games will kickoff in the afternoon at 15:00.