Côte d’Ivoire’s Asec Mimosas landed at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.

In a demonstration of a clear statement of intent, the 1998 CAF Champions League champions arrived for their assignment against Kaizer Chiefs three days before match day.

The game is taking place on Saturday, 12 March, at South Africa’s home of football, the FNB Stadium. Kick-off is at 19:30.

The tickets for the first leg of the CAF Champions League first round are sold at Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers for R60.

The match is not scheduled to be televised. Live commentary will be available via Kaizer Chiefs’ Twitter page, @KaizerChiefs.