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Kaizer Chiefs's Castro highlights why a strong start is so crucial in the Caf Champions League

It’s imperative for Kaizer Chiefs to get up and running with victories in the Caf Champions League group phase says Amakhosi marksman Leonardo Castro.

Castro was speaking ahead of the Soweto giants’ opening Group C match against Horoya at the FNB Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Also in the group are Moroccan powerhouses Wydad Casablanca as well as Angolan side Atletico Petroleos Luanda.

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Castro has considerable experience in the Champions League and won the competition with Mamelodi Sundowns in 2016.

He knows it’s an unforgiving arena in which mistakes will be capitalised on and in which any chance must be taken.