WATCH: Chiefs star Msimango sets the tone for must-win CAF clash

Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango has rallied his teammates ahead of Sunday’s high-stakes CAF Confederation Cup clash, declaring that the squad is “extremely focused” on securing a victory that could define their continental season.

Amakhosi host Egyptian side Al Masry at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in their penultimate Group D fixture, knowing that maximum points are non-negotiable if they are to seize control of their knockout stage destiny.

“This is a very important game for us. The guys are extremely focused in preparing for the game in Polokwane,” Msimango asserted. “We are just taking it one game at a time and we will try to collect maximum points so we can give ourselves a good standing going into the final group game in Egypt against Zamalek SC.”

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Kaizer Chiefs defender Given Msimango says the squad is “extremely focused” ahead of today’s vital CAF Confederation Cup clash!

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The Path to the Quarter-finals For Chiefs

The permutations for the Soweto giants are clear: a victory on Sunday would significantly bolster their chances of reaching the quarter-finals. Thanks to CAF’s head-to-head tiebreaker rules, a 1-0 win—or any victory by a two-goal margin—would see Chiefs leapfrog Al Masry and potentially secure qualification with a game to spare.

The mission arrives at a critical juncture for Chiefs. Their impressive seven-match unbeaten run was halted by Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup midweek, leaving the Confederation Cup as their primary hope for silverware this season.

Team News & Challenges

While the spirit in the camp remains high, co-head coach Cedric Kaze continues to navigate a mounting injury list. Bradley Cross, Reeve Frosler, Rushwin Dortley, Thabo Cele, and Sibongiseni Mthethwa remain sidelined, stretching the squad’s depth during a grueling schedule.

Al Masry also arrives with absences; Bonheur Mugisha is suspended, and Baher El Mohamady is out following surgery. However, the Egyptians hold the psychological edge, having defeated Chiefs 2-1 in the reverse fixture last November.

With kick-off set for 3:00 PM CAT, the pressure is on the Glamour Boys to turn Polokwane into a fortress and ensure they don’t head to Cairo for their final match needing a miracle.

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