CAF Confederation Cup – Group D Result:
Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 ZESCO United
Date: 01 February 2026
Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium
Match Summary:
Kaizer Chiefs secured back-to-back victories in the CAF Confederation Cup
group stage with a hard-fought 1-0 win over ZESCO United at Moses Mabhida
Stadium on Sunday. Glody Lilepo’s first-half strike proved decisive as the
Amakhosi completed the double over the Zambian side, having also won 1-0
away last weekend.
Key Moments:
- 13’ – GOAL (Chiefs): Glody Lilepo continued his fine scoring form,
rifling a first-time shot into the far corner after being set up by
Flavio Da Silva and Mfundo Vilakazi. - 29’ – Petersen Saves: Chiefs keeper Brandon Petersen produced two
sharp stops in quick succession, denying a powerful header and a
close-range volley to preserve the lead. - 35’ – Da Silva Miss: Da Silva blazed over from close range after
being teed up by Lilepo, wasting a chance to double the advantage. - 76’ – Petersen Again: Leonard Mulenga’s volley forced another fine
save from Petersen as ZESCO pushed for an equaliser. - 83’ – Woodwork Struck: Lebohang Maboe cracked a first-time effort
against the crossbar from the edge of the box, nearly sealing the win in
style.
Tactical Notes:
Chiefs made three changes from their midweek league win, recalling Dillan
Solomons, Siphesihle Ndlovu, and Flavio Da Silva. They controlled large
periods of the game, though ZESCO grew into the contest after the break.
Second-half substitutes Thulani Mabaso and Mduduzi Shabalala helped freshen
the midfield as Chiefs managed the game professionally in the closing
stages.
What This Means:
The win strengthens Kaizer Chiefs’ position in a tight Group D, moving them
level on points with second-place Zamalek. The result also marks a positive
response after their recent domestic stutter, building momentum in
continental competition.
Lineups:
Kaizer Chiefs: Petersen; Solomons, Kwinika, Miguel, McCarthy; Ndlovu (Mabaso
59’), Maboe, Vilakazi (Shabalala 59’); Mmodi, Lilepo, Da Silva.
Subs: Bvuma, Msimango, Mako, Monyane, Sirino, Duba, Velebayi.
