Kaizer Chiefs to welcome back Gaston Sirino for crucial Zamalek clash

Kaizer Chiefs to welcome back Gaston Sirino for crucial Zamalek clash

Sirino returns to the fold after serving a one-match suspension, having sat out the 2-1 defeat to Al Masry in the group opener due to an accumulation of three yellow cards.

The Glamour Boys will also hope for improved attacking impetus after a blunt showing in Egypt, where their late push fell short.

Their quest for redemption continues at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on 29 November, with home advantage expected to play a key role in lifting the side's confidence.

Chiefs were further hampered in their opening outing by the absence of Glody Lilepo, who missed the trip through injury. His potential involvement this weekend would offer another welcome boost as coach and players seek a response to their disappointing start.

The challenge ahead, however, is a stern one. Zamalek opened their group campaign with a solid 1-0 victory over Zesco United, underlining their pedigree and signalling their intent to seize early control of the pool.

Chiefs will therefore need to be sharp, disciplined, and clinical if they are to claim their first points of the competition and reassert themselves in the race for knockout qualification.
 

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