Overview
- Pule Mmodi tapped in an early winner after Flavio Da Silva’s header hit the post, sealing a 1-0 away win at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium.
- The result moves Chiefs to four points from three matches; after Al Masry and Zamalek drew, Group D stands Al Masry 7, Zamalek 5, Chiefs 4.
- Co-coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef introduced Dillan Solomons, Mfundo Vilakazi and Khanyisa Mayo, emphasizing a results-first approach on a difficult surface.
- ZESCO were managed by Mathews Ndhlovu due to Emmanuel Siwela’s CAF qualification issue, and Chiefs saw out a tense finish with Brandon Petersen making a key late save.
- Chiefs host ZESCO at Moses Mabhida Stadium on 1 February at 15:00 before facing Al Masry and Zamalek, and local analysis suggests they may need two more wins to secure a quarterfinal berth.