Arthur Zwane emphasizes CAF qualification target for high-flying AmaZulu

The KwaZulu-Natal outfit are occupying third spot on the table after eight rounds of fixtures, four points behind log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns and five points ahead of Kaizer Chiefs in fourth spot.

Head coach Zwane has opened up on their ambitions for the season and their main objective of qualifying for CAF tournament for the second time in the club's history.

"We need to keep grinding our results," said Zwane to reporters after 2-1 victory over KZN rivals Durban City on Tuesday.

"These games, when they come, they come thick and fast, so we need to be ready for each and every game we come across. So far, we want to keep it that way.

"I would be lying if I told you where we can finish. We have goals like any other team, but the league is a marathon. You never know what's going to happen as the season progresses, but we fancy our chances. We want to compete in Africa next season."

Usuthu will turn their immediate attention to their Carling Knockout Round of 16 clash against Kruger United before ending the month with their another KZN derby against Golden Arrows.