Kaizer Chiefs are training for their biggest match of the season so far.
It is the CAF Confederation Cup second round qualifiers against AS Simba from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
First up, Amakhosi travel to Lubumbashi for the away battle at TP Mazembe Stadium on Saturday at 15:00, before Simba fly to the OR Tambo International Airport next weekend.
KAIZER CHIEFS FACE AS SIMBA
How did it all start? Amakhosi reached this stage after edging Angolan side Kabuscorp on penalties, following a tense 1-1 aggregate draw.
Their opponents, Simba, may be newcomers to African competition, but they’ve already impressed with a 3-0 aggregate win over Djabal of Comoros.
Soon after Saturday’s clash in Lumbumbashi, Amakhosi have to play host in Mzansi.
With the FNB Stadium unavailable on 26 October, Kaizer Chiefs have turned to one of Soweto’s most historic venues: Dobsonville Stadium.
Built in 1975 and upgraded ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the 24,000-seater boasts top-class drainage, modern change rooms, media areas and corporate suites.
Once the proud home of Moroka Swallows, the venue has witnessed everything from Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana fixtures to the 2009 African Youth Championship. It was also a training base during the 2010 World Cup.
Though it’s been largely quiet since Swallows sold their top-flight status before the 2024/25 season, “Dobsie” was used by Orbit College FC for their early-season Betway Premiership games while their home ground of Olympia Park in Rustenburg was renovated.
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