Kaizer Chiefs face a decisive moment in their continental campaign as they host AS Simba of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the second leg of the final qualifying round for the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Permutation Scenario
The tie is finely balanced following a goalless draw (0-0) in the first leg in Lubumbashi last weekend.
Read: Kaizer Chiefs Skipper Brandon Petersen Backs Soweto Giants to Clinch CAF Group Stage Spot
This means the qualification door is wide open, but the pressure is squarely on the Amakhosi to secure a result at home:
Kaizer Chiefs need a win of any margin to progress directly to the group stage.
A goalless draw (0-0) will send the match straight to a penalty shootout.
Any scoring draw (e.g., 1-1, 2-2) will see AS Simba qualify on the away goals rule, dashing Chiefs’ continental dreams.
The Soweto giants must find a way to score and secure victory at all costs to keep their continental aspirations alive.
Chiefs’ Dilemma
Chiefs co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef have acknowledged that their biggest challenge is converting chances.
Kaze confirmed that the team’s “Achilles heel is putting the ball behind the net,” a problem reflected in their current four-match winless streak in the Betway Premiership.
That being said, the team will draw significant confidence from their defensive resilience. The Glamour Boys have been remarkably solid at the back, conceding just five goals in nine league matches.
This defensive fortitude will be key to ensuring they don’t concede the fatal away goal.
The focus now shifts to whether the forward line—perhaps under the leadership of new captain Brandon Petersen—can finally break their goal-scoring drought.
How to watch
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Kick-off Time: 15h00
Venue: Dobsonville Stadium, Soweto
TV Broadcast: SABC 2 and SuperSport Channel 209
Streaming: Showmax and SABC Plus (coverage begins 14:55)
Radio: Live commentary on various SABC radio stations.
Betting odds (supplied by Hollywoodbets)
To win (90 min)
7/20 Kaizer Chiefs | Draw 32/10 | AS Simba 13/2
Bookmakers have installed the home side, Kaizer Chiefs, as the favourites to win the bout. While their struggles in front of goal are noted, the advantage of playing at home in a familiar environment is expected to give them the necessary edge over their Congolese opponents.
Score Prediction: We anticipate a tightly contested affair but believe the necessity of a win will finally see the Amakhosi attack break through!
Buoyed by their home supporters, we tip a 2 nil win for Chiefs at 56/10.