Kaizer Chiefs: Gavin Hunt names strong XI to face Wydad Athletic

Kaizer Chiefs will be up against it when they face Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca in a CAF Champions League group stage clash in Burkina Faso this evening.

Kaizer Chiefs head into today’s clash in third place in group C following their goalless draw against Guinea giants Horoya last time out while Wydad Athletic defeated Angola’s Petro Atletico 1-0 in their opening match.

Gavin Hunt’s Kaizer Chiefs have struggled to give supporters anything to cheer about in the DStv Premiership however a strong showing on the continent will definitely win him some support back.

Gavin Hunt has since named his starting lineup to face the Moroccan giants. Take a look at the personnel he’s chosen to do battle this evening

Kaizer Chiefs vs Wydad Athletic: Starting lineups

Kaizer Chiefs XI: Khune, Ngezana, Agay, Mphahlele, Baccus, Frosler, Katsande, Blom, Manyama, Castro, Nurković

Subs: Akpeyi, Cardoso, Kambole, Ngcobo, Zulu, Matsheke, Parker.

Hunt ready for battle of the unknown

“We knew this game was going to take place either way, it was just a matter of where.” Kaizer Chiefs head coach Gavin Hunt said ahead of today’s clash.

“The one country I have never been to is Burkina Faso. I’ve been to Morocco, Tunisia, I’ve played everywhere. We toured a lot with Bidvest Wits but I’ve never come here. I have no idea of the conditions ahead but we’ll have to work around it either way.

“This is going to be new for me. I have to look at the pitch, see the size and where it is. But it also puts them on the back foot as well. Wydad are seasoned campaigners as opposed to Kaizer Chiefs. They are the strongest side in the group with all their experience. Hopefully, we can get a positive result there.”

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Kaizer Chiefs vs Wydad Athletic: Kick-Off time and streaming info

Action in Burkina Faso between Kaizer Chiefs and Wydad Athletic gets underway at 18:00. This match will not be broadcasted on television in South Africa.

This website however will be providing you with a live-stream to the CAF Champions League clash. A link to the live-stream will be provided shortly.