Kaizer Chiefs suffer defeat to Red Arrows in Confederation Cup clash
However, Red Arrows struggled to turn their dominance into clear-cut scoring opportunities.
Kaizer Chiefs suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Zambian side Red Arrows FC in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday. The match saw Chiefs travel to Zambia in pursuit of a group stage spot, but ultimately fell short. In the early stages, defender Thabiso Monyane was injured and substituted from the game.
Thulani Mabaso took his place. Despite both sides failing to score in the first half, Red Arrows dominated possession after the break. Alassane Diarra capitalized on Red Arrows' pressure with a goal in the 76th minute, securing the win. Chiefs' efforts to respond were in vain, leaving them with a challenging task in the return fixture.
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