Preview: Kaizer Chiefs Host ZESCO Utd in CAF Confederation Cup Clash

JOHANNESBURG (Interstat) — Kaizer Chiefs will look to defend a narrow advantage when they host Zambia’s ZESCO United in a CAF Confederation Cup group stage match on Sunday.

The fixture at FNB Stadium is a quick rematch. Just one week prior, on Jan. 25, Chiefs secured a 1-0 away victory over ZESCO in Ndola, Zambia. That result gives the South African side a valuable edge as the tournament’s group phase continues.

Despite the recent head-to-head success, form guides for both clubs have been inconsistent. Kaizer Chiefs followed their win in Zambia with a mixed bag in earlier group matches, including a 1-1 draw with Egypt’s Zamalek SC and a 2-1 loss to El Masry SC in November.

ZESCO United, however, arrives in South Africa amid a concerning slump. Their loss to Chiefs extended a difficult run that includes heavy domestic defeats. Notable results from November saw them fall 6-0 to Maestro United Zambia and 4-0 to Lumwana Radiants in Zambian Super League play. Their only point in the Confederation Cup group came from a 3-2 loss to El Masry SC.

The statistical outlook contradicts recent history. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-0 victory for the visiting ZESCO side, suggesting a potential reversal of fortune from the previous week’s encounter.

For ZESCO, the match is a critical opportunity to resuscitate their continental campaign and reverse a troubling trend in all competitions. Kaizer Chiefs aim to solidify their group standing by completing a double over their opponents.

The match is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. ZESCO United’s next scheduled match is a domestic league fixture at Chambishi on Feb. 22.