Kaizer Chiefs Edge Closer to CAF Confederation Cup Quarter Finals After Defeating Al Masry
- Kaizer Chiefs have boosted their chances of securing a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Al Masry in South Africa
- The game started with a controversial moment when the match officials awarded the home side a contentious penalty in the first half
- The Premier Soccer League giants' win moved them to the top of Group D, and they are left with the last match against Zamalek in Cairo
Kaizer Chiefs are close to securing a ticket to the quarter-final stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after beating Egyptian side Al Masry on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
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The Glamour Boys headed into the game after stumbling to a defeat against Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup, here, ending their chances of retaining the title after winning the competition last season.
Goals from Flavio Silva and Aden McCarthy gave the Soweto giants the deserved win over the Egyptian side as they move to the summit of Group D.
Kaizer Chiefs defeat Al Masry
Glody Lilepo, Zitha Kwinika, Dillan Solomons, Pule Mmodi and Lebohang Maboe all returned to Kaizer Chiefs’ starting XI following their Nedbank Cup loss to Stellenbosch on Wednesday.
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The Soweto outfit enjoyed more of the ball during the opening exchanges of the first half, while the visitors from Egypt appeared focused on slowing the tempo, a tactic that quickly drew a warning from the match official.
Amakhosi maintained control and were handed a crucial opportunity midway through the half when a handball inside the area resulted in a penalty. The decision sparked angry scenes from Al Masry players, who surrounded the referee in protest. After the delay, Flavio da Silva stepped up and confidently converted his second spot-kick in as many matches.
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Al Masry committed men forward in search of an equaliser, but Chiefs’ backline stood firm, with Salah’s close-range header posing little threat as it was safely gathered by goalkeeper Brandon Petersen.
The home side created further openings before half-time, as Da Silva skipped past the keeper only to hit the side-netting when well placed, while Lilepo’s bending free-kick took a deflection and flashed narrowly past the post.
The Egyptians began the second half with real intent and were duly rewarded in the 57th minute, as Abderrahim Deghmoum slipped in front of his defender inside the area and coolly guided his finish into the far post.
But Masry’s joy at getting an equaliser didn't last long. Just two minutes later, Chiefs hit back when Aden McCarthy reacted quickest in the six-yard box, poking home from close range for his second goal of the campaign after Zitha Kwinika’s header had been parried by the goalkeeper.
Shabalala nearly extended the lead to 3–1 shortly after the hour mark, but his effort took a deflection and went out for a corner. Later on, Pule Mmodi squandered a late opportunity, firing over the crossbar with 10 minutes remaining.
What's left for Kaizer Chiefs this season?
Kaizer Chiefs are out of the domestic cups and are left with two competitions out of four this season.
The Glamour Boys are still in contention to win the Betway Premiership this campaign, as they are one of the favourites alongside Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
If they qualify for the quarter-finals in the CAF Confederation Cup, then they would have the opportunity to win a continental trophy.
Kaze explains Chiefs’ quiet January transfer window
Briefly News also reported that Cedric Kaze explained why Kaizer Chiefs were relatively quiet during the January transfer window.
The Glamour Boys made only one signing, and it's no way in comparison with the transfer dealings for their rivals, Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates.
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