Kaizer Chiefs captain Ramahlwe Mphahlele is not lost on possible threat Petro de Luanda posses ahead of their clash in the 2020/2021 African Champions League on Tuesday.
The two teams are set for a Group C match week four showdown in the Angolan city of Luanda, nine days after Chiefs hosted Atletico in first leg fixture.
Mphahlele, who is back in the team after serving his one match suspension, spoke on behalf of the team after their last training session at 11 de Novembro Stadium.
“We have prepared adequately for the game with the players we’ve got available,” he said.
“We know it’s going to be tough because they are not the same team that we faced nine days ago in Jo’burg. By that I mean that Champions League games are different when you play at home and away.
“We watched the game between Petro and Wydad and feel that Petro were unlucky to lose by a goal to nil because they were much stronger and missed clear cut chances. They are a strong side at home, so we have to up our game and not let any complacency creep in because we beat them at FNB Stadium.
“We are looking forward to doing our best and pocketing all the three points so we can sit on 7 points in the group. We will obviously be watching what happens in the other match as this affects us. I’m sure they will also be watching our game with keen interest.
“We have to try hard to quality for the quarter finals because this experience will be key for the future. We have some youngsters in the team who are lucky to be playing at this level as they will be strong enough to withstand the challenges of playing in this competition in the future.”
Kaizer Chiefs will miss the services of striker Leonardo Castro, winger Dumisani Zuma and forward Khama Billiat, who are all been nursing injuries.
Their first choice goalkeeper will also not be available after recently returning from compassionate leave following the tragic passing of his sister.
The Amakhosi eliminated Atletico’s rivals Primeiro de Agosto in the first round – winning 1-0 on aggregate as they progressed to the group stages for the first time.
Kaizer Chiefs are level on points with second-placed Horoya but currently occupy third position by virtue of an inferior goal difference.
Wydad maintained their perfect record in the group after beating Horoya 1-0 at home ,which took them to nine points from three games.
