Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. has reacted to his side’s draw in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Earlier on Monday, Chiefs received a tough draw, facing 2024 winners Zamalek, Al Masry and ZESCO United.
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Chiefs qualified after beating AS Simba in the second preliminary round 3-1 on aggregate, thanks to a 3-1 home win, and will now have two trips to Egypt for the group stages.
“I think it’s very exciting,” he said after the draw.
“I think, apart from the opposition, things you look at are logistics, environment… I think we’re very fortunate with that draw in terms of two trips to a top country [Egypt].
“I mean, we have a bit of a little bit of a revenge with Zamalek. I think you heard the stats, last time we prayed them was 1993, I think that time the club lost and away goals.
“So nice bit of history. A massive institution, Zamalel in itself. I mean, recently being Super Cup champions. So we’re very privileged.
“Al Masry again, a top club, and I think it’s two clubs from the same country, I think it kind of helps us plan our our roots and logistics.
“I think also ZESCO, of course, we have a bit of history with ZESCO, too. I mean, the last time we played ZESCO, they beat us, I think it was 5-2, and we’ve never beaten a Zambian team.
“So I think the way it’s set up, it’s a little bit of history that we can create, also a shorter flight, so I think in terms of logistics and planning, I think we welcome it.
“But of course, we in a group with very, very good and reputable teams. So looking forward to the challenge.”
