CAF Confederation Cup: Kaizer Chiefs travelling squad for Red Arrows tie confirmed

Kaizer Chiefs have named a 23-man travelling squad for the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie against Red Arrows.

The South African side face the Zambian champions at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Saturday, 17 October, with kick-off at 15:00 local time (13:00 GMT).

Chiefs are due to travel to Zambia on Thursday after their domestic fixture against Stellenbosch FC at FNB Stadium.

Coach Fernando da Cruz's side are looking to improve on last season's campaign, when they exited at the group stage after finishing on 11 points and missing out on goal difference.

Kaizer Chiefs travelling squad in full:

1. Goalkeepers: Ronaldo Leaner, Bruce Bvuma, Takalani Mazhamba.
2. Defenders: Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Kabelo Nkgwesa, Inacio Miguel, Rushwin Dortley, Zitha Kwinika, Reeve Frosler, Bradley Cross, Thabo Moloisane.
3. Midfielders: Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Thulani Mabaso, Mduduzi Shabalala, Ethan Chislett, Mfundo Vilakazi, Luke Baartman, Asanele Velebayi, Faiz Abrahams.
4. Forwards: Flavio Silva, Wandile Duba, Etiosa Ighodaro.

The return leg will take place in South Africa next week. The aggregate winners will progress to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.