KAIZER CHIEFS BACK WITH A FORMIDABLE SIDE TO CHALLENGE THE EGYPTIAN AL MASRY IN THE CAF ENCOUNTER

Kaizer Chiefs find themselves under renewed pressure following a 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup last 32, a result that quickly shifted the mood around the club.

The defeat came just days after Amakhosi had taken confidence from a narrow but important 1-0 victory over ZESCO United in the CAF Confederation Cup.

CAF CONFEDERATION CUP GROUP D OPENS UP

That win had lifted Kaizer Chiefs to second place in Group D on seven points and appeared to steady their continental campaign.

However, results elsewhere have complicated the picture. On Sunday night, Zamalek edged Al Masry 2-1 in Egypt, a result that leaves Chiefs level on points with the Egyptian side, while Zamalek now leads the group on eight points.

Attention now turns to a crucial Group D fixture on Sunday, when Al Masry visit the Peter Mokaba Stadium. The Egyptians will arrive with confidence, having already beaten the Chiefs 2-1 in Suez earlier in the group stage.  Continue reading

That match is followed by another stern test, with Amakhosi set to travel to Cairo to face group leaders Zamalek, while Al Masry take on ZESCO United, the current bottom side, on the same night.