Kaizer Chiefs are chasing a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages.
Amakhosi booked their spot in the competition after lifting the Nedbank Cup last season, edging fierce rivals Orlando Pirates 2–1 in a heated Moses Mabhida final in June.
Their CAF journey started with a tense victory over Angola’s Kabuscorp in the opening qualifying round. After a 1–1 aggregate draw, Amakhosi finished the job on penalties.
KAIZER CHIEFS IN LUBUMBASHI
Next up is AS Simba, a determined Congolese side from Kolwezi making their debut on the continental stage.
Simba earned a place in this competition after lifting the Coupe du Congo by beating FC MK Etanchéité 1–0 last season. They then brushed aside Djabal of Comoros 3–0 on aggregate in the previous round. Because their home ground doesn’t meet CAF standards, this weekend’s first leg will be played in Lubumbashi instead.
Kaizer Chiefs will play away on Saturday, 19 October. It has been confirmed that the match will be live on SABC 1 at 15:00.
The return leg will head to the Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday, 25 October.
EXPECT NEW FACES
Asanele Velebayi and Luke Baartman have now been cleared to register, while Etiosa Ighodaro and Lebohang Maboe are doing full training. Thabiso Monyane has shaken off injury, and Siphesihle Ndlovu is also fit again.
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP RECORD
- 2013/14: Round of 16 lost to ASEC Mimosas of the Ivory Coast
- 2018/19: Second round loss to Zesco United of Zambia
- 2025/26: ?
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