Kaizer Chiefs had their backs up against the wall in the CAF Confederation Cup after defeat to Al Masry and a draw to Zamalek in their first two games. Now, after an away win over ZESCO United, a home repeat in Durban would change the dynamic of Group D.
Masry currently top the standings with seven points from three games, while Zamalek are second with five as the two Egyptian sides prepare to face off. Chiefs have four and ZESCO none, meaning that another Chiefs win would eliminate ZESCO from contention for a top two spot and thus a quarter-final berth.
If Chiefs win, they will either finish the weekend second in the group or - at the very least - level with second on points.
Amakhosi will be relying on their increasingly solid defence, which kept a fifth successive clean sheet in a 1-0 win over Marumo Gallants on Wednesday.
The win came courtesy of a spectacular strike from Makabi Glody Lilepo - although it is debatable whether it was meant as a cross or shot.
Nevertheless, Chiefs have plenty of reasons for optimism as they continue to make their own luck.
Chiefs have fans across South Africa, and their Durban-based supporters will have a chance to get behind them this weekend. The Moses Mabhida Stadium is not Kaizer Chiefs' usual home, the FNB Stadium, but is a common home ground for them nevertheless.
Key details
Date: Sunday, Feb. 1 at 15:00 CAT (13:00 GMT) Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban How to watch: The match is scheduled for broadcast on SuperSport's DSTV channel 205.
Team news
Lilepo, who scored the winner on Wednesday, was one of six changes to the Chiefs lineup. Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo and Mduduzi Shabalala started alongside the Congolese winger, with Dillan Solomons, Inacio Miguel, Siphesihle Ndlovu,
