Chiefs Confirm Moses Mabhida Stadium For CAF Confed Cup Clash Against ZESCO
Kaizer Chiefs, who celebrate their 56th anniversary on Wednesday, have confirmed that they will host ZESCO United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in their CAF Confederation Cup group-stage match early next month.
The Soweto giants said the clash against the Zambian side will be played at the iconic 2010 FIFA World Cup venue on 1 February, following their away fixture against the same opponents in Ndola on 25 January.
Before the back-to-back CAF Confederation Cup encounters, Chiefs will resume their Betway Premiership campaign with a match against Lamontville Golden Arrows at FNB Stadium on 20 January, just two days after the conclusion of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
“Following the conclusion of AFCON, where Africa’s kings will be crowned on 18 January, Amakhosi will swiftly resume their 2025/26 campaign with a Betway Premiership clash against Lamontville Golden Arrows on Tuesday, 20 January at the FNB stadium,” Chiefs said in a statement.
“On the continental stage, Chiefs will continue their CAF Confederation Cup journey, having played two matches late last year.
“Their campaign picks up on 25 January with an away fixture against Zesco United in Ndola, Zambia. The home fixture against Zesco will be hosted at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban on 1 February, followed by another home tie against Al Masry of Egypt at the New Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane on 8 February. All these fixtures are scheduled to kick off at 3pm.
“The final group-stage encounter will see the Glamour Boys travel to Egypt to face Zamalek SC on 15 February.
“Between their continental commitments, Chiefs will also contest crucial league and Nedbank Cup fixtures, leaving little room for rest as they strive to excel in all three competitions this season.”
Chiefs, who are led by co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, ended 2025 with a goalless draw against TS Galaxy.
They currently sit fourth on the Betway Premiership standings with 24 points from 13 matches.
