Kaizer Chiefs’ Chances of Qualifying for the Next Round in CAF Confederation Cup
- Kaizer Chiefs have been told their chances of progressing to the next round in the CAF Confederation Cup
- The Premier Soccer League giants lost their first group game in the competition against Al Masry, but earned their first point in the tournament against Zamalek
- A football analyst in a chat with Briefly News shared his views about the Soweto-based club's chances of qualifying from the group stage
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Kaizer Chiefs secured their first point in the CAF Confederation Cup after playing out a 1-1 draw against Zamalek at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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The Soweto giants qualified for the competition after winning the Nedbank Cup last season and defeating Kabuscorp and AS Simba in the preliminary stage.
At the start of the group stage, they lost 2-1 against Al Masry before earning a point against Zamalek in South Africa. Chiefs are currently third in Group D with one point, behind Al Masry (six points) and Zamalek (four points). Zesco United sit bottom with zero points.
Kaizer Chiefs' chances in CAF Confederation Cup
Speaking to Briefly News, football analyst Uche Anuma shared his thoughts on Kaizer Chiefs’ chances of progressing beyond the group stage after two matches.
“Kaizer Chiefs are not looking like a team ready to progress to the next round, and I am rating their chances of achieving that low after their performance in the first two games,” he said.
“As I said before the beginning of the competition, Kaizer Chiefs are better off focusing on domestic competition, as they are not looking like a team ready for continental football. If they prepare well this season, then they can switch focus to it next term.”
Anuma also gave his views on how Kaizer Chiefs could end the current season, following their Nedbank Cup success last campaign.
“If they focus more on the Betway Premiership, I think they can finish among the top three. They are showing some good signs in the league this season compared to last term,” he added.
“I was tipping them to win the Carling Knockout Cup this year after that successful run in the Nedbank Cup last campaign, but unfortunately, it’s looking like Orlando Pirates will wrap that up, as they are favourites ahead of the final against Marumo Gallants.”
Kaizer Chiefs’ next match in the CAF Confederation Cup will be against Zesco United, who have zero points after losing their first two group games against Zamalek and Al Masry.
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The Glamour Boys are still in contention to win the Betway Premiership this season, but their noisy neighbours, Orlando Pirates, are currently the team to beat as they have moved ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns on the league table after defeating Durban City this weekend.
Kaizer Chiefs' tough loss against Al Masry
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs have been told what their defeat against Al Masry means to Amakhosi this season.
The Soweto giants were told what they needed to do after losing their first group game in the CAF Confederation Cup.
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