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Having won just three of 13 matches in all competitions this season, the Glamor Boys could really use a positive ending to 2020.
The Kaizer Chiefs and their supporters could use a positive result before the short Christmas break when they face Angolan champion Primiero De Agosto at the FNB Stadium on Wednesday in the first round of the Caf Champions League and the first leg.
Primeiro de Agosto may not be a household name like the Chiefs are across the continent, but Luanda’s team is on the rise.
Founded 43 years ago in 1977, it has already won the national league title 13 times, including the last three seasons.
Primeiro de Agosto has also participated in the Caf Champions League 18 times and therefore has a lot of experience on the continent.
The fact that they beat the giants of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and five-time Champions League champion Tout Puissant Mazembe in the quarterfinals of the 2018 competition, in two stages, is a sufficient warning of how dangerous they are. They may be.
In short, they are a powerful team that will be ready to pounce on any mistake by the Chiefs, and will certainly provide tougher competition than the team Amakhosi fought to beat in the preliminary round, PWD Bamenda.
So after a very difficult initial months for the new season, with the brief Christmas break looming, Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt will have to find a way to reinvigorate his men for one more game.
Hunt may well be prioritizing the domestic league and possibly looking to challenge in the Nedbank Cup and Telkom Knockout.
With that in mind, there might be a temptation to freshen things up Wednesday by including a few fringe players and a couple of youngsters in the mix.
That, however, could be mercilessly exploited by Angolans and Hunt will surely want to start with the most seasoned and seasoned players at his disposal.
An embarrassing loss is the last thing the Chiefs need right now.
On the other hand, victory against such a tough opponent might be just what they need to restore some lost pride to the team and bring some joy to the fans, while also providing a platform from which to jump into the new. year. .
