Zamalek Leads Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 at Half-Time in CAF Confederation Cup

Zamalek takes the lead against Kaizer Chiefs with a goal from Seifeddine Jaziri in the first half, amid dangerous chances from the visitors and crucial saves by Mohamed Sobhi.

  Sat , November 29 2025 / 04:00 PM Updated At: 2025-11-29 16:00:11

The first half of the match between Zamalek and South Africa’s Kaizer Chiefs ended with the Egyptian club leading 1-0 thanks to Seifeddine Jaziri’s goal in the 3rd minute ⚽🔥, at Peter Mokaba Stadium in the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

First Half Summary:
Zamalek started the match with high attacking pressure, and Jaziri scored early after exploiting defensive confusion from the visitors.
In the 6th minute, Kaizer Chiefs’ Leandro Sirino threatened Mohamed Sobhi’s goal with a strong shot that hit the crossbar ⚡.
A second Zamalek goal in the 9th minute was disallowed for a push against a Kaizer Chiefs player ❌.
Kaizer Chiefs made two forced substitutions due to injuries, bringing on Mofoundo Vilakazi and Basica Mako.
Play was concentrated in Zamalek’s midfield, with Kaizer Chiefs attempting to equalize, while the White Knights relied on counter-attacks ⚡.
In the 43rd minute, Chico Banza was fouled inside the box, but the referee allowed play to continue.
The first half ended after 6 minutes of added time ⚽, with Zamalek leading 1-0.

Zamalek Line-up:
Goalkeeper: Mohamed Sobhi 🧤
Defense: Ahmed Fattouh – Mahmoud Hamdy "El-Wensh" – Hossam Abdel Maguid – Omar Gaber
Midfield: Mohamed Ismail – Mohamed Shahat – Nasser Maher
Attack: Chico Banza – Seifeddine Jaziri – Juan Becera

Zamalek Substitutes:
Mahmoud El-Shenawy – Mahmoud Bentayeg – Baron Oshing – Mahmoud Gihad – Seif Jaafar – Abdel Hamid Maaly – Adam Kaid – Ahmed Sherif – Oday Al-Dabbagh

Kaizer Chiefs Line-up:
Goalkeeper: Brandon Petersen 🧤
Defense: Alton Quenica – Ignacio Miguel – Bradley Groos
Midfield: Sipongsini Methithwa – Lebo Hang Mabo – Polly Mmodi – Mduduzi Shabalala
Attack: Leandro Sirino – Eitosa Ejodaro – Dylan Solomons

CAF Confederation Cup Group Standings:
Al Masry leads the group with 6 points from two consecutive wins ⚡
Zamalek is second with 3 points
Kaizer Chiefs third with 0 points
Zesco United fourth with 0 points

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