{
  "id": 15141941,
  "title": "Da Cruz’s approach against a hungry Red Arrows in the Copperbelt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/da-cruzs-approach-against-a-hungry-red-arrows-in-the-copperbelt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:42:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/da-cruzs-approach-against-a-hungry-red-arrows-in-the-copperbelt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Kaizer Chiefs' upcoming CAF Confederation Cup match against Red Arrows, head coach Fernando Da Cruz has prepared his team for a tough challenge. The first leg of the 2nd round preliminary stage will take place at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola tomorrow. Chiefs, a squad that was depleted due to injuries, will be looking to secure a positive result in their quest to advance to the next round.\n\nDa Cruz acknowledges the high expectations for Kaizer Chiefs in this competition and has analyzed Red Arrows, recognizing them as a powerful side that thrives during transitions. The coach notes that the teams will need to adopt a composed approach in the match. Chiefs had a successful run in the CAF Confederation Cup previous season, reaching the group stages, but were unable to progress further in the tournament.\n\nSome players, including Lebohang Maboe and Khanyisa Mayo, are still recovering from injuries sustained midweek due to the team's unfortunate injuries. Da Cruz plans to make minimal changes to the squad from the previous match. Red Arrows, while familiar with the competition, have yet to reach the group stages in either the CAF Champions League or the CAF Confederation Cup.\n\nThe coach emphasizes that continental football is a higher level than domestic football. Da Cruz remains focused on the upcoming match, stating, \"It's exciting to begin a new competition and all of us are focused on this game before us.\"",
  "summary": "Da Cruz has also identified Red Arrows' strengths, in a game that will require a composed approach.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}