The victory also gave new Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz a confidence-boosting result ahead of the Betway Premiership opener against Kruger United next weekend.
Scottland pushed for an equaliser after the break but failed to seriously test Brandon Petersen as Amakhosi held on for the win.
Full time result: Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Scottland FC
Match UPDATES
⏱️ 91′ Scottland win a dangerous free kick outside the box. Knowledge Musona steps up only to see his effort fly high and wide.
⏱️ 90′ The officials add 5 minutes from stoppage time.
⏱️ 89′ Chance missed! Solomons beats his man on the right before a cross to Duba in the near post, the striker, under pressure, shoots wide. Score remains 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs.
⏱️ 78′ Amakhosi counter attack. Vilakazi cross finds Ighodaro who moves it to Duba before a shot over the bar. Score remains 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs.
⏱️ 76′ Scottland FC keeping possession Amakhosi keeping them at bay away from their box.
⏱️ 72′ Subsitutes: Monyane and Chislett off. Solomons and Baartman on.
⏱️ 71′ Ighodaro’s header flies high and wide.
⏱️ 63‘ Both teams moving the ball around patiently. Score remains 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs.
⏱️ 54′ Both teams keeping disciplined structure, Kaizer Chiefs seaching for openings while Scottland are yet to move into final third with a threat.
⏱️ 46′
Second half underway
We’re back under way at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.
Half time substitutions: Velebayi and Silva off. Wandile Duba and Etiosa Ighodaro on.
⏱️ HALF-TIME whistle is sounded. The half ends Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 Scottland FC.
⏱️ 45′ Three minutes of stoppage time is added.
⏱️ 41′ Injury substitute. Cross is stretched off injured. Given Msimango makes his way on the pitch to replace him.
⏱️ 37′ Big chance missed by Scottland. A free-kick is floated across the Amakhosi goal. Three Scottland players fail to stretch a foot to the ball from three yards. Score remains 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs.
36′ 🟨 Frosler shown a yellow after a rough challenge.
⏱️ 34′ Maboe is down after a knock on his head.
⏱️ 31′ Great chance for Vilakazi in the baox box he takes too long to steady his feet. Ball cleared before the shot. Score remains 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs.
⏱️ 24′ Machope’s attempted shot leaves Cross and Petersen injured. Medical staff run onto the pitch.
⏱️ 16′ Goal!
Mfundo Vilakazi scores with a brilliant finish inside the box! 1-0 to Kaizer Chiefs.
⏱️ 9′
Scottland midfielder Moffat shoots high over the bar. Score remains 0-0.
⏱️ 5′
Free kick for Kaizer Chiefs outside the box! Monyane brought down after a brilliant diagonal pass from Cross at left-center back.
Creative free-kick pass to Maboe, but his shot is blocked.
⏱️ 3′
Fast start
Both teams are moving the ball around patiently in the opening exchanges.
⏱️ KICK-OFF
We’re under way! Kaizer Chiefs get the Toyota Cup clash started against Scottland FC.
Kaizer Chiefs starting line up: Brandon Petersen, Thabiso Monyane, Bradley Cross, Inacio Miguel, Reeve Frosler, Lebohang Maboe, Adolf Mtasingwa, Mfundo Vilakazi, Asanele Velebayi, Ethan Chislett, Flavio Da Silva.
Substitutes:Renaldo Leaner, Bruce Bvuma, Dillan Solomons, Thabo Moloisane, Zitha Kwinika, Given Msimango, Sibongiseni Mthethwa, Pule Mmodi, Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, Etiosa Ighodaro, Luke Baartman, Wandile Duba, Kabelo Nkgwesa.
Scottland FC starting line up: Talbert Shumba, Albert Manenje, Mohammed Issaiah, Nickson Nyasulu, Al Amieen Titan, Emmanuel Ziocha, Kingsley Mureremba, Abubakar Moffat (C), Stoffel Witbeen, Anderson De Campos, Tymon Machope.
Substitutes: Nelson Chadya, Kevin Moyo, Kwaihe Thwala, Peter Mudzihwa, Emmanuel Jalai, Knowledge Musona, Khama Billiat, Moses Shodolo, Mthakozisi Msgebe, Panashe Mutimbanyoka, Walter Musona, Prince Tafirenyutsa, Terrence Dzukamanja, Valentine Macheka, Seth Patricia.
The match broadcast is on SABC 1 and the Kaizer Chiefs Football Club YouTube channel.
Kaizer Chiefs are conducting their pitch inspection after Scottland completed theirs moments ago.
KAIZER CHIEFS PRESEASON IN SPAIN
Amakhosi play their final pre-season friendly this afternoon. The Betway Premiership kicks off next Saturday away to newcomers Kruger United at the Mbombela Stadium at 20:15.
The Glamour Boys come off three pre-season matches in Spain. The series started with a 1-1 draw against Rangers FC, thanks to a goal from new signing Etiosa Ighodara. They followed this with another 1-1 draw against Saudi side Al–Kholood, where graduate Asanele Velebayi scored early before the team conceded a late penalty equalizer.
The tour ended on 18 July 2026 with a 2-1 loss to La Liga side Elche CF. Elche scored twice before halftime, but Velebayi struck again in the 58th minute to pull one back after an assist from Lebohang Maboe.
Kaizer Chiefs are still chasing their first Toyota Cup victory. They lost 4-0 to Young Africans SC in the inaugural edition in 2024. Last year, they drew 0-0 with Asante Kotoko before losing 3-2 on penalties.
Scottland FC come into the match full of confidence. The Zimbabwean champions are top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with 52 points from 24 matches.
They have won 15 games, drawn seven and lost only twice. The Harare-based club has scored 39 goals and conceded just eight. They also boast a league-best goal difference of +31.
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