Kaizer Chiefs to Face Zambia’s Red Arrows in CAF Confederation Cup Second Preliminary Round
Kaizer Chiefs have been handed a Zambian challenge in the second preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, with Amakhosi set to face Red Arrows over two legs.
The fixture was confirmed after Red Arrows secured their place in the next round with a convincing 4–0 aggregate victory over Inate Rouge. The Zambian side won both legs 2–0, underlining their defensive discipline and ability to get results across the tie.
Chiefs will begin the contest away from home, travelling to Zambia for the first leg before welcoming Red Arrows to South Africa for the decisive return fixture.
The first leg is scheduled for 17 October, with Red Arrows hosting Kaizer Chiefs. The return leg will take place on 24 October, when Amakhosi will have home advantage.
For Chiefs, the tie represents another important step in their continental campaign. The Soweto giants will be expected to navigate the challenge carefully, particularly with an away trip to Zambia preceding what could be a decisive home encounter.
Red Arrows, meanwhile, will enter the tie with confidence after their emphatic preliminary-round performance. Their back-to-back 2–0 victories suggest that Chiefs will face a side capable of managing pressure and punishing mistakes.
With a place in the next stage at stake, the two-legged battle promises to be a fascinating test of Chiefs’ continental ambitions.
Fixtures
17 October: Red Arrows vs Kaizer Chiefs
24 October: Kaizer Chiefs vs Red Arrows
The continental journey continues for Amakhosi.