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Chiefs Edge Zesco United, Lighting Up Group D in CAF Confederation Cup

1 February 2026

Chiefs Edge Zesco United, Lighting Up Group D in CAF Confederation Cup — Chiefs' 1-0 victory lights up Group D in the CAF Confederation Cup

Match Result

Kaizer Chiefs of South Africa defeated ZESCO United of Zambia 1-0 on the CAF Confederation Cup group stage fourth matchday.

Glody Lilepo opened the scoring with a precise finish from inside the box in the 15th minute.

Chiefs moved to seven points, edging ahead of the group leaders on goal difference.

Zamalek and Al Masry were level on five points after this result, with ZESCO still at the bottom without a victory.

Zamalek and Al Masry were due to face each other in the same round on Sunday evening.

Chiefs now push deeper into the group together. Punchline: Chiefs win, and the group explodes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the match result?

Kaizer Chiefs defeated ZESCO United 1-0.

Who scored the goal?

Glody Lilepo scored in the 15th minute.

What are the current group standings after this match?

Al Masry and Kaizer Chiefs are on seven points; Zamalek has five, and ZESCO United has zero.