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Polokwane to host Kaizer Chiefs in CAF match

Kaizer Chiefs will face Egypt's Al Masry at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on February 8 in a CAF Confederation Cup group stage clash.

POLOKWANE – Soccer fans in the city are in for a treat with Polokwane set to host a Confederation of African Football (CAF) Confederation Cup group stage match as Kaizer Chiefs will go head-to-head with Egyptian team, Al Masry.

The match is scheduled for February 8 at 15:30 at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium.

The match marks a second appearance for the Amakhosi at the 45 000-seater venue after they hosted Zamalek in November, which was counted as one of the biggest football events in the city.

Limpopo Tourism Agency and the Polokwane Municipality credited the fixture as being one of those that boosts local business activity.

“We are delighted to once again welcome Kaizer Chiefs to Polokwane for a continental fixture of this magnitude. Hosting this not only elevates our profile as a sporting city but also stimulates local tourism and economic activity,” said the municipality.

Ticket information and sales dates are set to be announced in due course, and supporters are encouraged to follow official platforms for updates.

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