Kaizer Chiefs secured a 1-0 victory over Zesco United in the CAF Confederation Cup, boosting their quarter-final prospects. The win came at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, marking their second consecutive success against the Zambian side.
Kaizer Chiefs strengthened their position in Group C of the CAF Confederation Cup with a narrow 1-0 win against Zesco United on Sunday afternoon at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. This result followed their previous 1-0 triumph over the same opponents in Ndola, Zambia, a week earlier, making Chiefs the first South African team to defeat Zesco on their home turf.
Congolese forward Glody Lilepo scored the decisive goal in the 14th minute, netting his second consecutive strike for the club after his winner against Marumo Gallants midweek. The early lead held firm, with Chiefs defending resolutely to secure the three points.
In a separate Group C match, Stellenbosch FC suffered a 3-0 defeat to CR Belouizdad of Algeria at Cape Town Stadium. The Algerian side, led by coach Sead Ramovic—formerly of TS Galaxy—added two goals in the second half, with substitute Islam Abbaci sealing the victory two minutes from time.
Kaizer Chiefs shared the full-time score on social media: '90 + 4’| #KC 1 : 0 #ZU Full time score: (Lilepo 14’) Kaizer Chiefs 1 : 0 Zesco United #Amakhosi4Life #TotalEnergiesCAFCC #KCOneAfrica'.
These results enhance Chiefs' bid for the quarter-finals in the ongoing tournament.