Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to keep their hopes of CAF Confederation Cup qualification alive when they face SuperSport United on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Chiefs coach warns Casric ahead of Nedbank Cup tie
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane is confident that his side will advance past Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup on Sunday.
Kaizer Chiefs will be looking to keep their hopes of CAF Confederation Cup qualification alive when they face SuperSport United on Saturday. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Kaizer Chiefs coach Arthur Zwane is confident that his side will advance past Casric Stars in the Nedbank Cup on Sunday.
Zwane’s men face the high-flying second tier side who happen to be on a roll.
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Chiefs to play “A-game”
But Chiefs’ fans can rest easy because the coach has promised to field his best possible lineup and make sure the team play their “A-game”.
Zwane is missing a number of key players for the cup fixture but insists that his team are good enough and is counting on the fans’ support to push them through.
“We are playing against a very difficult team,” said Zwane.
“It is not going to be a walk in the park, so we are going to have to give our best and bring our A-game in order for us to go through to the next round. We have the advantage of playing at home.
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“Let’s see how they deal with us when we attack. We will have to be cautious when we defend and make sure we don/t give them enough space to manoeuvre.”
Casric Stars sit third in the second tier and are 13 games undefeated in the league.
“In terms of player availability, we are still missing the likes of Khama (Billiat) and Tower (Erick Mathoho). Some players have just returned to training from niggling injuries and other players are coming back from suspension,” coach Arthur Zwane commented.
“Christian (Saile) is suspended and we welcome back Ashley du Preez. Other than that, we have everyone available, except for those still making their way back to full fitness, such as Cole Alexander, while Reeve Frosler is also a long-term absentee.
“We will see how Dillan Solomons responds. He is back in the team and it’s now a case of testing his fitness as well. So, we have to try and balance the squad in defence and attack.`’
The match at the FNB Stadium kicks off at 18:00.
The draw of the quarter-finals for the Nedbank Cup is on Monday.
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