George Maluleka has urged Kaizer Chiefs to forget about Telkom Knockout semi-final loss to Orlando Pirates and focus on the CAF Confederation Cup encounter against Zimamoto.
Amakhosi will make a return to continental exploits after a two-year absence when they come up against Zanzibar’s Zimamoto at Port Elizabeth’s Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Wednesday evening.
CAF Confederation Cup
Kaizer Chiefs vs. Zimamoto FC, Wednesday 28 November 2018, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, 19h30.
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Maluleka has stressed the importance of the game, citing the club’s culture as a factor.
‘All games are important. Because that’s the culture of our club,’ he told the club’s official website.
‘We have to stick together. We have another match on Wednesday and that’s what we need to focus on.
‘We want to do well in Africa. It will be a step up for us. It’s important for the club to succeed in Africa. Kaizer Chiefs are one of the biggest clubs in Africa and that comes with responsibilities,’ he added.
Speaking on his personal form, the former Ajax Cape Town and SuperSport United midfielder revealed that he is getting back to his best after a niggling injury.
‘I am slowly getting to my best.
‘We haven’t played in PE for a while. We are looking forward to playing in front of our supporters there, who always give us good support. They usually come in numbers and I hope that it will be the same on Wednesday,’ he concluded.
The preliminary stage first-leg encounter between Chiefs and Zimamoto is set for 7;30pm kickoff on Wednesday with the clash set to take place at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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