Menzi Magubane
Kaizer Chiefs and Mamelodi Sundowns are back on their CAF Champions League duties on Tuesday night after focusing on domestic engagements last week.
On Sunday, Amakhosi jetted to Angola to take on Petro de Luanda in the second leg tie.
This Group C encounter will be held at Estadio 11 de November at 6pm. Chiefs defeated the Angolans 2-0 when these sides met in their first leg two weeks ago at FNB Stadium and they are tied in second in Group C.
Another win for Amakhosi on Tuesday could leave them needing only one more win to qualify for the knockout stages. After Tuesday’s game, Chiefs will be left with two games to play: away at Horoya and at home against group leaders Wydad Casablanca.
Chiefs will go to Tuesday’s match with the hope of continuing with their recent good run of results in Angola. They earlier overcame Primeiro De Agosto 1-0 in Angola to progress to the group stages.
In the 18-man squad that travelled on Sunday, goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was a notable absentee as he continued with his time off from the club following the tragic death of his sister.
Meanwhile, Sundowns are doing the hosting on Tuesday at 6pm against DR Congo giants TP Mazembe at Loftus Stadium in Tshwane.
Downs are on top of Group B with a full nine points after three matches.
When they defeated Mazembe 2-1 on their home turf they became the first team to do so in this competition since 2009. At home, the 2016 Champions League holders will be looking to stretch their unbeaten run to 25 games in all competitions this season.
A win on Tuesday will guarantee them a place in the knockout stages.
Picture source: @kaizerchiefs
