Chiefs, Sundowns and Durban City discover CAF ties
Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will continue in the Champions League, while Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City face Confederation Cup ties after CAF’s latest draw.
Four South African clubs competing in CAF competitions this season have learned their opponents for the next round. Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates will continue with their Champions League journeys, while Kaizer Chiefs and Durban City face off against their adversaries in the Confederation Cup. Sundowns will take on Wiliete from Angola, while Orlando Pirates will play against Namibian side African Stars.
In the Confederation Cup, Kaizer Chiefs will confront Zambia’s Red Arrows, and Durban City will face Port Louis from Mauritius.
For Durban City, this tie came after an impressive passage into the next round. Coach Khalil Ben Youssef expressed his satisfaction with how his team handled their two-legged clash against Rukinzo. He praised the players for adapting to unfamiliar conditions and managing the game well after the first leg. Ben Youssef further emphasized the team's determination not to merely defend their advantage from the opening match but to score and secure a win.
Despite Rukinzo's equalizer, Durban City displayed great character in managing the game and seeing it through.
Durban City, experiencing continental football at this level for the first time, consider this journey valuable for learning and improvement. The coach affirmed that they are pleased to be through but stressed the need to recover and prepare for the next challenge.
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