Chiefs legend impressed with strides Caf has made

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Chiefs legend impressed with strides Caf has made
Bildnummer: 12962208 Datum: 02.03.2013 Copyright: imago/Gallo Images Absa Premiership: Kaizer Chiefs v Bidvest Wits JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 02, Siphiwe Tshabalala of Chiefs celebrates scoring a goal with him are Kingston Nkhatha and Bernard Parker during the Absa Premiership match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits from FNB Stadium on March 02, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Gallo1030904; Fussball RSA 2012 2013 x0x xgw 2013 quer Image number 12962208 date 02 03 2013 Copyright imago Gallo Images ABSA Premiership Kaizer Chiefs v Bidvest Wits Johannesburg South Africa March 02 Siphiwe Tshabalala of Chiefs Celebrates Scoring A Goal with him are Kingston and Bernard Parker during The ABSA Premiership Match between Kaizer Chiefs and Bidvest Wits From FNB Stage ON March 02 2013 in Johannesburg South Africa PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Football RSA 2012 2013 x0x 2013 horizontal

Bafana Bafana and Kaizer Chiefs legend Siphiwe Tshabalala is impressed with what Caf has done when it comes to inter-club competitions.

The 40-year-old was part of the team that conducted the group stage draw on Monday afternoon at the Caf headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

South Africa will be represented by Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates in the Caf Champions League while newcomers Stellenbosch will be doing the honors in the Caf Confederation Cup.

Chiefs legend Tshabalala explains the strides made by Caf

“Definitely there’s growth [in African football] teams have stepped up, there’s value in CAF competitions and one has to give credit to CAF for the investment they have put into the competition which enables teams to strengthen their teams,” he said during the event.

“It’s also allowed strong players to [remain at teams], there’s value in CAF. We have seen the success of the past edition of AFCON and the list of players in Africa representing their national teams.

“They are playing domestic football and dominating in CAF competitions. So it’s a great tournament that yields great success for national teams, this year’s edition promises to be exciting with five former champions participating, and I’m looking forward to a great tournament.”

Last season, Mamelodi Sundowns reached the semi-final of the Caf Champions League but were undone by Esperance. Coach Manqoba Mngqithi hopes to go all the way in this edition after replacing Rulani Mokwena.

Pirates fell in the second preliminary round, but they have been tipped to perform well in the 202/25 campaign.

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