CAF Confederation Cup: Khalil Ben Youssef Explains Why Kaizer Chiefs Failed to Beat AS Simba
- Khalil Ben Youssef has reacted to Kaizer Chiefs' goalless draw against AS Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup showdown in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- The DR Congolese side hosted the Premier Soccer League giants at the TP Mazembe Stadium, with both teams failing to take advantage, leaving it all to play for in the second leg
- Amakhosi supporters shared their thoughts on Ben Youssef's reason for the Glamour Boys' draw against Simba
Kaizer Chiefs coach Khalil Ben Youssef has explained why the Premier Soccer League giants were unable to secure the well-deserved victory over AS Simba at the TP Mazembe Stadium on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
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Saturday’s clash at the TP Mazembe Stadium in the Democratic Republic of Congo finished without a goal, leaving the return leg crucial for Kaizer Chiefs as they aim to secure a place in the group stage.
The Glamour Boys were considered the better side between the two teams, despite missing some clear-cut chances too.
Ben Youssef spoke on draw against Simba
Ben Youssef, in an interview after the match, admitted to some issues his team faced during the match, though he noted that his side still created a few promising opportunities to clinch the win.
The coach explained to the club’s media department that the condition of the pitch and the nature of the opposition made the game difficult. He said the team had prepared for such challenges, knowing it would be a tough encounter.
According to Ben Youssef, the poor pitch surface prevented both teams from playing their usual style and forced them to rely on long balls. The game plan, he said, was to stay compact in the first 45 minutes and avoid conceding, before exploiting the spaces left by the opposition when they pushed higher up the pitch.
He added that the introduction of Mduduzi Shabalala, Ashley Du Preez, and Wandile Duba was intended to bring more pace and attacking options behind the defence.
Reflecting on the chances created, Ben Youssef noted that the team had two good opportunities to score, one from Khanyisa Mayo, whose effort hit the crossbar, and another late in the game when a combination between Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi set up Du Preez, who was unlucky to miss with the goal wide open. Despite the result, he felt the team executed their game plan well, especially in managing the first half and creating more space to attack in the second.
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Here is what fans are saying about Ben Youssef's thoughts about the match against the DR Congolese side.
JacLimpo wrote:
"Blame Ashley Du Preez and leave luck alone. You don't need luck on an open net."
Thiago Alcântara shared:
"Bro that du preez chance was not unlucky but was just nonsense and also next game we better see Silva and/or ighodaro please not bo du preez because clearly he doesn’t care 🤞."
mr_cee_zw commented:
"u bought new striker (Silva) but u still using Problems from last season (du preez)😤😤."
The Seed Ya MuChangane reacted:
"These ones have no winning strategy, when they tried to remove Ntwari for no reason showed that they're directionless!"
Vusi M added:
"They need to be "unlucky" on their way out. We need a coach and technical team that can be ruthless. Too much "babying" going at Kaizer Chiefs."
Kaizer Chiefs name Nabi's replacement
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs have appointed a new coach to replace Nabi at the club until the rest of the season.
The Glamour Boys decided to end their relationship with the Tunisian mentor and have gone for new managers
Source: Briefly News
