
Kaizer Chiefs supporters in Mzansi will be glued to the national broadcaster’s screen at 15:00.
Amakhosi head into the match under serious pressure, sitting third in Group D with just one point. With only the top two teams progressing to the quarterfinals, the next four fixtures could define their entire continental campaign.
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This trip to Zambia shapes up as a must-win opener. The result could either revive Kaizer Chiefs’ hopes or deepen their uphill battle in the group.
After this weekend’s clash, the Soweto giants will host ZESCO United on 1 February in Durban, before welcoming Al Masry on 8 February in another high-stakes encounter.
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The group stage then wraps up with a tough away trip to Zamalek on 15 February, a fixture that could ultimately decide qualification.
As it stands, Al Masry lead Group D with six points, followed by Zamalek on four. Kaizer Chiefs remain third on one point, while ZESCO United sit bottom with zero.
Amakhosi arrive in Zambia with a slight confidence boost after kicking off 2026 with a 1-0 win over Golden Arrows, sealed by an Aden McCarthy header.
That victory snapped a four-match winless run, which included a 2-1 CAF loss to Al Masry and draws against Zamalek (1-1), Chippa United (0-0) and TS Galaxy (0-0).
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