Overview
- Kaizer Chiefs beat AS Simba 3-1 on aggregate after a three-goal first-half surge at Dobsonville, with Etiosa Ighodaro, Zitha Kwinika and Glody Lilepo on the scoresheet for their first Confederation Cup group appearance in 12 years.
- Cedric Kaze praised the close-quarters atmosphere for energising Chiefs but cautioned that sharper finishing is needed after missed second-half chances and a late own goal.
- Mamelodi Sundowns eased past Remo Stars 7-1 on aggregate with a 2-0 second-leg win at Loftus Versfeld, securing an 11th straight Champions League group phase as Nuno Santos and Peter Shalulile netted.
- Orlando Pirates exited the Champions League on penalties to Saint-Éloi Lupopo after a 3-0 second-leg fightback and now redirect focus to the Carling Knockout quarterfinal against Magesi and the league campaign.
- Stellenbosch also qualified for the Confederation Cup groups with a 4-1 second-leg win over Primeiro de Agosto, as South African clubs await next week’s CAF group-stage draw.