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Africa-Press<\/a> – South-Africa<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>JOHANNESBURG – Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt is expecting a tough clash when they visit Moroccans Wydad Casablanca in the uncharted territory of Burkina Faso for a Champions League group stage match on Sunday.<\/p>\n

A fortnight ago, Chiefs\u2019 group stage campaign endured a turbulent start after their opening match was postponed as Wydad denied Chiefs entry to their country, citing strict restrictions due to Covid-19.<\/p>\n

The Confederation of African Football rescheduled the match to be played in Cairo, Egypt, last Friday, but Chiefs rejected the proposal due to a \u201cfew impediments\u201d, including domestic commitments and the late application for visas to Egypt.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs and Horoya Athletic Club share spoils at FNB Stadium<\/p>\n

CAF then rescheduled the match to be played on Sunday, February 28, but the Egyptian Football Association pulled out as hosts.<\/p>\n

The continental mother body had to change the neutral venue to Burkina Faso for this Sunday.<\/p>\n

Chiefs and Wydad, though, played their first matches in the group stage on Tuesday night. Amakhosi hosted Horoya Athletic Club to a goalless draw as they remained third in Group C, while Wydad\u2019s 1-0 away win against Petro de Luanda placed them second.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs reject CAF\u2019s proposal to play CL game against Wydad Athletic this Friday<\/p>\n

In his illustrious coaching career that has spanned almost three decades, Hunt has travelled all over the continent, except to a few countries like Burkina Faso, which is in West Africa.<\/p>\n

But he still believes that Wydad won\u2019t have much of a home advantage either.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe knew this game was going to take place either way, so it was just a matter of where,\u201d Hunt said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne country that I\u2019ve never been to is Burkina Faso. But I\u2019ve been everywhere else, Morocco, Tunisia. I\u2019ve played everywhere.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s going to be a little bit new. But we have to look at the pitch, see the size and where it is; that\u2019s the most important thing.<\/p>\n

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\u201cBut it puts them on a little bit (of a) back foot as well. They are the stronger team in the group with the experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Chiefs have been good travellers in the competition, given that they qualified for the group stage after away wins against PWD Bamenda and Primeiro de Agosto in the preliminary round of the qualifiers. They drew both return matches at home.<\/p>\n

But for Chiefs to increase their chances of making it far in the competition they know the importance of winning their home matches.<\/p>\n

And that\u2019s why Hunt was disappointed that they earned only a point on Tuesday to remain winless at home in three successive matches.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am disappointed with the result. I think we did enough to win the game but that didn\u2019t happen.<\/p>\n

But that\u2019s football; if you understand football, it\u2019s one of those things.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe kept playing and trying to get in there. Good result to take but obviously disappointed at home,\u201d the Amakhosi said.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Kaizer Chiefs won\u2019t be allowed into Morocco for CAF Champions League fixture<\/p>\n

Chiefs\u2019 realistic chances of winning silverware this season lie in the Champions League as their domestic campaign has been disappointing as they are ninth on the Premiership standings with 19 points, 17 behind leaders and defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns.<\/p>\n

They were bundled out of the MTN8 and Nedbank Cup competitions by Orlando Pirates and Richards Bay respectively.<\/p>\n

But before flying out to Burkina Faso this afternoon, Hunt said he was pleased with the overall mentality and fighting spirit he\u2019s been getting from his troops recently.<\/p>\n

@Mihlalibaleka<\/p>\n

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

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