Asanele Velebhayi leaning on Kaizer Chiefs teammates in CAF Confed Cup

Amakhosi open their CAF Confederation Cup Group D campaign against Al Masry in Suez, Egypt on Sunday evening, having departed Johannesburg last night. 

Velebhayi, who made his debut in the 3-1 win over AS Simba in the preliminary round, knows that this is a different level. 

"Obviously it's a big moment for me, it's my first time travelling into Africa, to Egypt, and I know it's going to be difficult but I'm looking forward to it," said Velebayi.

"I've watched the tournament before and I know it's difficult, but we're looking forward to it as a team. For me, obviously, I'm a bit nervous. 

"But there are guys in the team with experience – Beeza [Brandon Petersen], Bruce Bvuma and all the guys that have been helping me closely, and I trust them."

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The former Cape Town Spurs attacker is already clued up on the requirements in continental competition and says a clean sheet away from home can go a long way in their campaign. 

"We've watched them, they're a top team. To be honest, they are on the same level as Al [Ahly], who we know is a top team, so it's going to be a difficult one," he added.

"We've watched their videos and the whole week we've been preparing, and we know it's going to be a difficult game."