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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>JOHANNESBURG – KAIZER Chiefs are a match away from reaching their first ever Caf Champions League final. But despite their narrow 1-0 advantage from the first leg, they will need players to step up to the occasion when they host Wydad AC in the return leg of the semi-finals.<\/p>\n

We pick five players who can deliver a final for the first time at Naturena:<\/p>\n

BRUCE BVUMA \u2013 GOALKEEPER<\/b><\/p>\n

Bvuma was the hero when Chiefs achieved the improbable by defeating Wydad in the first leg away from home. The 26-year-old goalkeeper didn’t keep a clean sheet because Wydad were lacklustre upfront on the day.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Trailblazing Kaizer Chiefs wishing on a star ahead of Champions League showdown against Wydad<\/p>\n

Instead, it was due to his exceptional goalkeeping and coordinated defensive organisation that ensured that Chiefs earned a vital clean sheet away from home.<\/p>\n

However, it is in tomorrow’s game where another Bvuma clean sheet will be key.<\/p>\n

BERNARD PARKER \u2013 CAPTAIN<\/b><\/p>\n

Since arriving at Chiefs a decade ago, Parker has played quite a decent number of games in the famous gold and black jersey of the club. But there is no doubt that tomorrow’s match will be ranked as one of his most important games.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Samir Nurkovic among Kaizer Chiefs quartet in Caf Team of the Week<\/p>\n

That’s why Parker will have to ensure that he leads with aplomb on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n

Parker, who is one of the integral figures at Amakhosi due to his versatility and being the coaches’ mouthpiece, knows that his future at the club could depend on their success in Africa.<\/p>\n

WILLARD KATSANDE \u2013 MIDFIELDER<\/b><\/p>\n

Just like his captain, Katsande’s contract is set to expire at the end of the month.<\/p>\n

But the bulky Zimbabwean remains adamant that Chiefs’ success on the continent is more important than his future, especially after their shortcomings in the past few seasons.<\/p>\n

Katsande was one of the key figures during Chiefs’ win last Saturday, as he bullied Wydad’s midfield and broke up their build-up plays.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Lebogang Manyama\u2019s return is a timely boost for Kaizer Chiefs ahead of Wydad showdown<\/p>\n

At home, Katsande will have to adopt a similar approach, and even more – as he will be responsible for being the link between defence and attack.<\/p>\n

SAMIR NURKOVIC \u2013 STRIKER<\/b><\/p>\n

After recovering from an injury towards the end of the year, Nurkovic was expected to be included in Chiefs’ matchday squad, immediately.<\/p>\n

But that wasn’t the case as rumours surfaced that he wasn’t happy at the club amid interest from Egyptian giants Al Ahly.<\/p>\n

Despite the matter being resolved with Chiefs, according to reports, Nurkovic has failed to replicate last season’s exploits.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs continue to live the ‘African Dream’<\/p>\n

But it was his important goal that gave them the win away in Morocco last week. And that’s why he will be hoping to build on that momentum at home.<\/p>\n

LEONARDO CASTRO \u2013 STRIKER<\/b><\/p>\n

Considering that he is among a handful of players who have reached this stage of the competition – with their previous employers – Castro’s experience will be important against Wydad. This is a club he has faced on the continent a few times.<\/p>\n

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Of course, Castro is not as young as he was when he won the Champions League with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016.<\/p>\n

But his experience upfront is still valuable. He will have to ensure that, together with Nurkovic, they bring their scoring boots and trouble Wydad’s defence.<\/p>\n

@MihlaliBaleka<\/b><\/p>\n

IOL Sport<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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