Kaizer Chiefs look to fighting spirit to revive CAF campaign in Ndola

A STRONG mindset and fighting spirit are some of the crucial ways Kaizer Chiefs will need to get their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage campaign up and running when they visit Zesco United at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday (3pm, kickoff).

- MIHLALI BALEKA

Chiefs are travelling to Ndola under a bit of pressure. They are winless in Group D after the first two games, having lost 2-1 to Al Masry away and drawn 1-1 with Zamalek at home.

Those two results have placed them third in the group and three points behind log leaders Al Masry, putting their chances of reaching the knockout stage for the first time since they reached the Champions League final in 2021 in serious jeopardy.

Given all that, they could momentarily salvage the situation and remain in the race for a top-two finish if they beat Zesco in their own backyard in Ndola.

Interestingly, this will be the first time these two teams meet since 2019 when Zesco won 3-1 in the first leg of the qualifiers of the tournament at home, before losing 2-1 in the return leg. The tie ended 3-3 on aggregate, with Zesco ultimately winning 5-2 on penalties at Levy Mwanawasa.