Kaizer Chiefs look to secure CAF Confederation Cup progression against Zamalek

Top of the group Amakhosi (10 points) head into the fixture on the back of a positive result against another Egyptian side Al Masry, needing only draw or a win to ensure qualification into the next round.

Meanwhile, second placed Zamalek need to win or hope bottom placed Zambian side ZESCO defeats Al Masry in order to progress to the quarterfinals.

A loss for Chiefs and a victory for Al Masry will ensure the latter makes the knockout phase of the tournament.

Chiefs' striker Flavio Silva currently leads the scoring charts for the club this season with six goals in all competitions is expecting a tough challenge but is ready for the challenge.

"It's an important moment for us, said the 29-year-old forward.

"We had a long journey here and we are fully focused on what we have to do because we want to progress to the next round.

"They are a big team with experience at playing at this level, but we are not daunted by them. We have our mission and we are only focused on getting the result we need to go through. We expect a tough game, but we are ready for the fight."

The two African giants will face off at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday. Kick-off 18h00 (SA time).