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Kaizer Chiefs travelled to Lubumbashi in the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary second round first leg and played out a 0‑0 draw with AS Simba on Saturday, 18 October 2025.
The result gives Chiefs a solid platform ahead of the return leg in Johannesburg next week.
Key facts
- Result: AS Simba 0 – 0 Kaizer Chiefs.
- Venue: Stade TP Mazembe, Lubumbashi, DR Congo.
- Chiefs’ starting XI included Brandon Petersen, Bradley Cross, Inacio Miguel, Zitha Kwinika, Dillan Solomons, and Khanyisa Mayo.
- Both teams struggled to create clear scoring chances amid tight defences and challenging away conditions.
Impact & next steps
The away draw means Chiefs will avoid defeat heading into the return match in South Africa — a favourable outcome in continental two‑leg ties. They will aim to capitalise at home next week to advance to the next stage. Meanwhile Simba will need to score in Johannesburg to swing the tie back in their favour.
Chiefs coach may feel satisfied with securing a clean sheet away, though scoring an away goal would have been preferable.
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