Kaizer Chiefs defeated ZESCO United 1-0 on February 1, 2026, in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage at Moses Mabhida Stadium, thanks to a first‑half strike from Glody Lilepo. The win lifted Chiefs to second place in Group D, keeping their knockout stage hopes alive.
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Al Hilal SC pulled off a surprise by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the CAF Champions League, a resounding success that reignites their campaign and confirms their status as serious contenders on the African stage.
The match was played at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda, in front of a passionate crowd. Al Hilal quickly imposed their rhythm and were rewarded after half an hour of play.
Mohamed Abdelrahman converted a penalty earned after goalkeeper Denis Onyango fouled Abdelrazig Omer.
In the second half, the Sudanese side doubled their lead through Jean Claude Girumugisha, who calmly finished off a collective move—an unstoppable goal for Sundowns’ keeper Onyango. The Brazilians, unbeaten in Africa this season until then, responded through Arthur Sales, who struck a powerful shot to give the visitors hope. Despite intense pressure in the closing minutes, Al Hilal held firm and preserved their advantage.
Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso admitted that repeated travel and the absence of first-choice goalkeeper Ronwen Williams weighed on his team’s performance. For Al Hilal, this victory is historic: it confirms their ability to compete with the continent’s giants and puts them in a strong position to reach the quarterfinals.
The upcoming matches will be decisive. Sundowns must bounce back to avoid losing qualification to Saint‑Eloi Lupopo or MC Alger. Al Hilal, meanwhile, will approach the next fixtures with confidence, buoyed by a victory that will be remembered as a turning point in their campaign.
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