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Good news for Chiefs, Downs and Pirates fans

Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns supporters are in for a treat this evening when their side's fly the South African flag in CAF Inter-club action.

Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns both return to CAF Champions League action tonight while Kaizer Chiefs fly the South African flag in the Confederation Cup this evening.

It’s make or break for all three side, with a place in this year’s respective CAF Inter-club competitions up for grabs.

Kaizer Chiefs welcome Zambia’s Red Arrows to the Moses Mabhida Stadium at 18:00 with a mountain to climb after the Glamour Boys went down 1-0 away from home last weekend.

Orlando Pirates welcome Namibia’s African Stars to the Orlando Stadium at 20:00. Abdeslam Ouaddou’s side hold a 1-0 advantage, after picking up a crucial away win last weekend in the first-leg.

At the same time, Mamelodi Sundowns face a tricky test against Angola’s Wiliete. It’s all to play for after the defending champions were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw in last weekend’s first-leg clash.

SABC to televise today’s CAF Interclub matches

After last weekend’s TV blackout for the three teams, there’s some positive news for fans who can’t get themselves to the stadium today!

Local fans are in for a treat this evening as the national broadcaster, SABC, has confirmed that all three of the matches will be televised live.

The match in Durban between Chiefs and Arrows will be televised live on SABC3 at 18:00, while Pirates’ clash against African Stars will also be televised live at 20:00 on SABC2.

The evenly poised match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Wiliete at 20:00 will also be televised on SABC1.

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