By Zaahier Adams 
May 1, 2021
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CAPE TOWN – Kaizer Chiefs coach Gavin Hunt is under no illusions of the daunting task ahead of his team in the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.
Chiefs, who will be playing in the CAF Champions League knockout stages for the first time, were drawn against Tanzanian league champions Simba FC.
“It is a tough draw, but we knew that any team now would be a tough draw. Simba … they had a good group stage and did very well. They beat Al Ahly, so they are certainly a team we can’t take lightly. It will be a very tough game but all we can do is focus on the next game and take it from there,” Hunt said.
Meanwhile, Chiefs brand manager Jessica Motaung is much more confident of her team advancing, particularly in this special year.
“This is a very historic moment for the club. We have just celebrated our 50th anniversary and we are very happy with the draw,” said Motaung.
The trip north will be particularly tough as Simba have hosted up to 10 000 fans inside their stadium during the group stages, while Chiefs have played in empty venues since the Covid-19 enforced lockdown last year.