After a triumphant season capped by winning the Nedbank Cup, Kaizer Chiefs are back on the African stage, and fans across South Africa are ready to follow every thrilling moment.
Their success last year earned them a spot in this year’s CAF Confederation Cup, the tournament formerly known as the African Cup Winners’ Cup.
Tough Opening Test Against Angolan Champions
Amakhosi will kick off their campaign with a challenging preliminary round clash against Kabuscorp S.C.P, the reigning Angolan Cup champions.
The first leg is set to be played at Luanda’s 11 de Novembro Stadium this weekend, with the return leg scheduled for FNB Stadium on 27 September.
For fans eager to catch all the action, SABC 1 will broadcast the first leg live on Saturday at 15:00, according to the DStv Guide.
Understanding the CAF Confederation Cup Format
The CAF Confederation Cup is divided into two main phases: qualification and the group stage.
Early rounds are knockout ties, with the away goals rule deciding winners in the event of a draw.
From there, 16 winners progress to the group stage, which consists of four groups of four teams competing in a round-robin format.
The top two teams from each group then advance to the quarterfinals, followed by two-legged semifinals and a final showdown for the title.
Memories of Chiefs’ Last African Campaign
Kaizer Chiefs’ last continental adventure came in the 2020/21 CAF Champions League, a dramatic journey that ended in heartbreak with a 3-0 defeat to Al Ahly in the final.
That campaign saw managerial upheaval, with Gavin Hunt leaving after guiding the team past the quarterfinals, and Arthur Zwane stepping in to take the side to the showpiece.
A Fresh Chapter for Amakhosi’s Continental Ambition
Five years later, Kaizer Chiefs are back on the African stage, this time in pursuit of CAF Confederation Cup glory.
With SABC 1 broadcasting the matches live, South African fans can expect a thrilling return to continental football as Amakhosi kick off a new chapter in their African adventure.