Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef has insisted his side cannot afford any mistakes in their home clash against Zamalek this coming weekend.
Amakhosi will host the 2024 CAF Confederation Cup champions at Peter Mokaba Stadium and already a bit under pressure to get a result after losing their Group D opener 2-1 at Al-Masry.
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Ben Youssef has stated there are no excuses for his team at home, and they need to win their games on home soil, if they want to progress.
“Zamalek are one of the best teams in Africa with huge experience in continental competition,” he said after the defeat in Egypt.
“It will be a tough game, but if we want to qualify, we cannot afford any mistakes at home. We need to win our home matches and collect more points away.”
Ben Youssef also urged the club’s fans to come out in numbers to help the players against the Egyptian giants.
“We know our fans, we know the stadium, and we know it will be full,” he stated.
“Their support means everything. I hope next weekend we’ll win and put ourselves in a better position in the group.”
Chiefs are currently second from bottom in Group D, while Zamalek are second after beating ZESCO United in the other Group D fixture.
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