Why Kaizer Chiefs’ Elimination From CAF Confederation Cup Might Be a Blessing for Amakhosi

• Kaizer Chiefs have crashed out of three cup competitions this season after elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup was confirmed this weekend
• The Glamour Boys were unable to secure the quarter-final ticket after losing to Zamalek in their final group stage fixture on Saturday, February 14, 2026
• A sports journalist in an exclusive chat with Briefly News explained how Amakhosi's elimination from the continental football competition could be a blessing

Kaizer Chiefs have crashed out of the CAF Confederations Cup after losing their last group game against Zamalek at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt on Valentine's Day.

The Premier Soccer League giants, who were expected to qualify for the quarter-finals, are heading to the last game on top of their group. They secured all three points in their fifth group game against Al Masry in South Africa, but the defeat against Zamalek eliminated them from the competition

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The Soweto-based club lost the quarter-final ticket to Al Masry on goal difference after the first tie breaker in the CAF competition between both teams ended in a draw. They paid dearly for failing to score more goals against Al Masry when they beat them in the second leg of their group phase encounter.

Kaizer Chiefs' elimination from CAFCC

Sports journalist Themba Modise, in a chat with Briefly News, shared his thoughts on Kaizer Chiefs' exit from the CAF Confederation Cup this season, and how it might be a blessing for the Soweto-based club this campaign.

"I think Kaizer Chiefs being knocked out of the CAF Confederation could be a blessing in disguise for the Soweto giants," he said.

"Now that they are out of all Cup competitions, both domestic and continental, they now have the chance to focus on the Betway Premiership and finish strongly.

"They've been carving out good results in the league this season, especially since the start of the second half of the season this year, and if they continue like that, they could end up in a good position and return to continental football next campaign."

Can Kaizer Chiefs win the Betway Premiership?

Modise went further to share his opinion on whether Kaizer Chiefs can use the Confederation Cup's exit to their advantage and win the Betway Premiership ahead of Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns this season.

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"I think it's too early to judge whether Kaizer Chiefs can win the Betway Premiership or not, but if we are being honest, they remain one of the contenders to win the league as they've shown some level of consistency in the competition this season compared to last year," he added.

"Me saying Kaizer Chiefs being knocked out of all cup competitions gives them the chance to focus on the league doesn't automatically mean they will go all out to win it, the other two contenders also know how to manage themselves with the squad they have.

"I just think the elimination from the continental competition will help Amakhosi finish strong, as it would cancel out travelling outside South Africa and more rest for their players."

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.

Source: Briefly News