Leonardo Castro

Leonardo Castro of Kaizer Chiefs FC is challenged by Seth Parusnath of Lamontville Golden Arrows during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 game between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban on 21 November 2020 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

HISTORY MADE | Kaizer Chiefs reach CAF Champions League group stage

Amakhosi have beaten Angolan side Primeiro de Agosto 1-0 on aggregate in their CAF Champions League first round tie.

Leonardo Castro

Leonardo Castro of Kaizer Chiefs FC is challenged by Seth Parusnath of Lamontville Golden Arrows during the DStv Premiership 2020/21 game between Golden Arrows and Kaizer Chiefs at Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban on 21 November 2020 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Kaizer Chiefs’ supporters have reason to smile again!

Amakhosi have beaten Angolan side Primeiro de Agosto 1-0 on aggregate in their CAF Champions League first round tie.

With the first leg at the FNB Stadium finishing goalless, Chiefs had to earn their victory by travelling to Angola to complete the job 1-0 on Tuesday.

AS IT HAPPENED | PRIMEIRO DE AGOSTO V KAIZER CHIEFS

The crucial goal came in the 41st minute courtesy of Colombian striker Leonardo Castro.

Amakhosi have never in their history made it into the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

That group stage draw will take place on Friday, January 8 at 14:00 SA time.

Chiefs will next be in action in DStv Premiership when they host Maritzburg United on Saturday, January 9

Kick-off is at 17:00.

KAIZER CHIEFS STARTING XI:

Akpeyi, Mphahlele, Mathoho, Zulu, Ngezana, Matsheke, Blom, Parker, Castro, Kambole, Billiat

Substitutes: Bvuma, Cardoso, Moleko, Ngcobo, Mashiane, Zuma, Nurkovic