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22 May 2021 - 17:26 Kaizer Chiefs go through to the semi-finals of Africa’s prestigious competition despite their 3-0 defeat to Simba SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday. Image: TWITTER/KAIZER CHIEFS
Kaizer Chiefs continued with their unbelievable journey in the Caf Champions League when they qualified for the semi-finals of Africa’s prestigious competition despite their 3-0 defeat to Simba SC at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania on Saturday.
Amakhosi won the match 4-3 on aggregate after surviving an over 100-minute relentless attack from the home side which was backed by 10 000 vociferous fans.
Simba looked on course to reverse the 4-0 first leg deficit with their skipper John Bocco’s two goals in either half (24th and 56th minutes). But Chiefs survived Simba’s domination despite conceding Clatous Chama’s goal four minutes before time.
Nkana take woeful away record to Morocco in Confederation Cup
Zambian club Nkana have never lost at home in 64 CAF matches, but a woeful away record threatens hopes of Confederation Cup progress this weekend.
Having built a 2-0 aggregate lead over Moroccans Tihad Casablanca last Sunday, will that advantage suffice for a club that has lost 16 times, drawn once and never won in north Africa?
At stake for the overall winners of the playoff is a place in the group stage and minimum prize money of $275,000 (225,000 euro).
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