Kaizer Chiefs Make Bold Statement on CAF Confederation Cup Despite Poor Start

• One of Kaizer Chiefs' board members has issued a daring statement about the CAF Confederation Cup despite the team's struggle in the competition
• The Soweto giants are still without a win in their first two group games in the competition this season, and they sit third in the Group D standings
• The bold statement concerning the second-tier continental football competition sparked different opinions from fans on social media

Kaizer Chiefs Marketing and Commercial Director Jessica Motaung has reaffirmed the club’s ambition to advance in the CAF Confederation Cup, insisting that early setbacks have not dampened their resolve.

The Glamour Boys made a difficult start to their continental journey, suffering defeat against Al Masry in their opening fixture before settling for a draw with Zamalek in their second outing in the continental competition.

With one point collected from their first two matches, the Premier Soccer League giants sit third in Group D and still have four games remaining to push for a place in the next round.

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Motaung makes bold statement on CAFCC

Motaung believes the team is well-positioned to accumulate the required points from the remaining fixtures to secure progression to the knockout phase.

Reflecting on the club’s return to continental competition, Motaung explained that their Nedbank Cup triumph paved the way for Kaizer Chiefs’ comeback to CAF Interclub football, marking their first appearance in four years since reaching the CAF Champions League final against Al Ahly in 2021.

She added that the club successfully navigated the preliminary rounds by defeating opponents from Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo to earn a spot in the group stage, which has already seen them travel to Egypt to face Al Masry and host Egyptian giants Zamalek.

Looking ahead, Motaung stressed that the team remains focused on progressing further when the competition resumes after AFCON, beginning with home and away clashes against Zambia’s Zesco United, followed by a return trip to Egypt to face Zamalek and a home encounter against Al Masry.

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Here is what fans are saying about Motaung's comments on the CAF Confederations Cup amid Kaizer Chiefs' poor start in the competition.

Ntuthuko N Mtakajaja said:

"Also, we're going for the League title, Sundowns are finished & u can't trust Pirates to go all the way, so this League is wide open✌🏾💯."

Pfumelani Duncan Khosa reacted:

"The only Biggest Club in SA is Orlando Pirates, who keep on winning trophies left, right and centre. We are not talking about Trophies won during the Apartheid era."

Godlimpy Biko commented:

THIS ONE AD HR BROTHERS ARE FAILING THEIR FATHERS LEGACY SHE CAN SPEAK IN TOUNGS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE WHCH IS ENGLISH, BUT ALL OF THEM COMBINED ARE NOT EDUCATED WELL TO LEAD ANY COMPANY. IF THEY ARE FAILING AT HOME WITHOUT ANY PRESSURE."

Roger Wale Yellow Nation wrote:

"These ones should focus on the Betway Premiership Top 8."

Silvabacc Gorrila shared:

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"Reality suggests otherwise, the delay in including new players into the fold has been one of the most irritating tactical leadership of the Chiefs' technical team."

CK_AllTheWay added:

"We will rise. When we do, catch us if you can. ✌🏾❤️"

Khumalo on Kaizer Chiefs star's absence

Briefly News also reported that Doctor Khumalo named the Kaizer Chiefs star who deserves a place in the Bafana Bafana squad that won against Zambia in an international friendly in South Africa.

The South African football legend and also a Kaizer Chiefs icon believes the Amakhosi player's performance this season should earn him a place in the team.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News