Late Own Goal Snatches Zamalek’s Victory Dream as Chiefs Force 1-1 Draw
29 November 2025
A catastrophic mistake cost Zamalek a victory at Kaizer Chiefs, as the CAF Confederation Cup Group D clash finished 1-1 on Saturday, in the second round.
Seifeddine Jaziri opened the scoring in the third minute, but the referee later disallowed a second goal by the same player for an infringement against the White's forward.
Chiefs equalized in stoppage time (90+6) when Mohamed Sobhi inadvertently turned a cross into his own net, denying Zamalek two points.
Under coach Ahmed Abdel-Raouf, Zamalek rose to 4 points in second place, two behind group leaders Al Masry who beat Zesco United 3-2; Chiefs collected their first point and sit third, while Zesco United remain bottom.
The group standings mean the top two advance to the quarterfinals, keeping the race for progression tight and unpredictable.
First half
The opening period saw Zamalek pressing from the start; a corner was converted by Jaziri in the third minute to give them the lead.
Chiefs hit back with a well-worked move, a fierce strike that hit the post as the keeper appeared to misjudge a cross shortly after.
A second Jaziri goal was ruled out in the sixth minute for an infringement against a White forward, keeping the score at 1-0.
Shortly after, Chiefs had to reshuffle due to injuries and substitutions that disrupted their rhythm, while Zamalek continued to press.
Defenses held firm, and the first half ended with Zamalek leading 1-0.
Second half
Chiefs started the second period with attacking intent, but chances were either blocked or cleared by the White defense.
Following the stoppages, the tempo remained high and both sides searched for a second goal, with Zamalek extending pressure and Chiefs seeking a breakthrough.
As the clock wound down, Chiefs finally found an equalizer in stoppage time, a cross turned into the net by Sobhi, completing a dramatic comeback.
The result leaves Group D in flux ahead of upcoming fixtures, with Zamalek second on 4 points and Chiefs on 1.
Punchline 1: That game had more plot twists than a telenovela—no sequel, just a 1-1 cliffhanger.
Punchline 2: The crossbar deserves a standing ovation—it's the only thing that never misses in this thriller.
