Kaizer Chiefs head coach Arthur Zwane said they are ready to prove naysayer wrong ahead of their CAF Champions League clash with Wydad in Morocco.

Zwane played and integral part of Chiefs’ ‘Operation Vat Alles’ squad that in 2001 won the Coca Cola Cup, BP Top 8 and most famously the CAF African Cup Winners Cup trophies.

Speaking in a pre-match interview, the Amakhosi head coach said, “It’s a great feeling leading the team in such an important game, but naturally the nerves are also there.

“I will always be available to answer the call of the club and to give my best whenever I am given the chance to lead.

“It is good to know that whatever stress you encounter, you go through it as a team and that I also have the support of you guys whenever I need it. 

“As a player I was taking the coach’s instructions, now I am the one giving the instructions. 

“It’s double stress, but I am enjoying the challenge.

Zwane hailed his players for their performance so far to reach the semifinals of CAF Champions League.

“The man above has played a huge role. Nobody gave us a chance in the CAF Champions League this season. 

“I give everyone who took part in our CAF campaign huge credit. 

“We could not reinforce the team this season, we have had lots of injuries and we are amid a global pandemic. 

“But we were positive and we remain positive.  

“We know what we want as a team and we will get what we want,” says Zwane.