Kaizer Chiefs Knocked Out of CAF Confederation Cup After Losing in Egypt
- Kaizer Chiefs have been eliminated from the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup after losing against Zamalek in Egypt this weekend
- The Premier Soccer League giants stumbled on Valentine's Day against the Egyptian giants as Al Masry defeated ZESCO United in the other group fixture
- The Glamour Boys were knocked out of the continental cup competition due to a tiny detail from the group standings and would hope to return next season
Kaizer Chiefs have been knocked out of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing their last away game in the competition against Zamalek SC at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium, Ismailia, Egypt, on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
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The Glamour Boys needed to avoid defeat against the Egyptian side after defeating Al Masry in their last match and also beating ZESCO United back-to-back to go into the game on top of the standings.
Juan Alvina and Abdallah El Said found the back of the net for the hosts, while Glody Lilepo grabbed a goal for the visitors a few minutes before the end of the match, but it proved insufficient to claim the vital point required to qualify for the quarter-finals.
Kaizer Chiefs dumped out of CAFCC
Amakhosi co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef adjusted their starting XI from the side that beat Al Masry in their last game, introducing Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane and George Matlou in place of Aden McCarthy, who was suspended for this match, Dillan Solomons and Mduduzi Shabalala.
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In the opening minutes of the game, the Glamour Boys and the Egyptian giants prioritised defensive structure and limiting clear-cut chances in the early phases.
The home side came alive in the middle of the match with two quick chances to take the lead after Ahmed Sherif broke into the box after exploiting space behind the Soweto giants' defence, but his attempt lacked composure and flew over the bar.
A few minutes later, Nasser Mansy tried his luck from the edge of the area, yet his strike also missed the target, sailing high over Brandon Petersen's goal post as the game remained goalless.
With the possession and all the chances falling into the hands of the Egyptian giants, the Premier Soccer League giants responded with a handful of encouraging attacking moves but struggled to convert their chances into a decisive finish and take the lead.
Petersen was called into action midway through the first 45 minutes after Mansy unleashed a powerful-long range effort but the South African goalkeeper was in good position to push the ball clear as the opening half ended goalless.
In the opening minutes of the second half, Zamalek intensified the pressure, showing greater urgency and repeatedly driving forward in search of a goal as they needed it to qualify for the next round.
The pressure from the Egyptian side paid off in the 53rd minute when Juan Alvina connected to Mansy's pinpoint delivery and directed his header past Kaizer Chiefs' goalkeeper to give the home side the deserved lead.
The Egyptian giants extended their lead in the 72nd minute after Abdallah El Said capitalised on space on the right and calmly slotted the ball into the back of Chiefs' net.
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Three minutes after Zamalek's goal, Amakhosi reduced the deficit after Lilepo rose highest to head in from a corner kick. Despite late efforts to rescue the contest, the Glamour Boys were unable to get the required equaliser they desperately needed.
In the group’s other fixture, Al Masry defeated Zesco United 2–0, lifting the Egyptian side into second place above Kaizer Chiefs despite finishing on the same points.
The Soweto giants missed out on a place in the next round due to Al Masry having a better goal difference.
What's next for Kaizer Chiefs?
Kaizer Chiefs' main focus is now on the Betway Premiership as they've been knocked out of all cup competitions this season. They need to finish well in the league standings for them to be able to play continental football next season.
Amakhosi are still one of the top contenders to win the Betway Premiership this season as they are third on the log, behind city rivals, Orlando Pirates and the defending champions, Mamelodi Sundowns.
Kaizer Chiefs suffer a huge setback
Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs suffer major setback before their last group stage game against Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The Betway Premiership outfit confirmed they would be without some of their key players for the match against the Egyptian side.
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