Kaizer Chiefs' Lebohang Maboe relishing crucial Confederation Cup clash with Egyptian giants Zamalek

Amakhosi have been in fine form this season and currently top Group D with 10 points from five games, two ahead of Zamalek and three clear of Al Masry in third, while ZESCO United prop up the standings with just three points.

A draw would be enough to see Maboe's team qualify for the knockout rounds, but they could slip out of contention with a loss to the Egyptian giants.

Speaking ahead of the game, an upbeat Moboe explained that he joined the Soweto giants to be a part of game's like this and is confident of a positive result.

He told the club's website: "These are the type of games I came here to play. When you sign for a big team, you want to be in hostile environments, where the odds are stacked against you.

"Once you step onto the pitch, the crowd doesn't matter and what matters is focusing on your job and putting the team through. We'll need one another, we'll need to pull in the same direction, but we've got strong leaders and a strong team. If we work together, I don't see us not qualifying."

Chiefs were held to a 1-1 draw with Zamalek in their home tie at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

"We know it's going to be very difficult," added Maboe. "But as players, we've spoken among ourselves and we understand what needs to be done to make sure the team goes to the next round. That's our main focus right now."