The Glamour Boys returned to winning ways after securing a 2-0 victory over Sekhukhune United in Polokwane on Sunday.

Goals from Tashreeq Morris and Mfundo Vilakazi saw Amakhosi walk away with the win and all three points at the Peter Mokaba Stadium.

As a result, Chiefs secured their qualification to next year’s CAF Confederation Cup with two games remaining in the season.

“I think we discussed many times the minimum this season is to qualify for the CAF, now one of the targets we did. We said the first thing is to play compete and play again the CAF every season and that’s the minimum for the fans, the team for one of the biggest team in South Africa and in Africa,” Ben Youssef said.

“Now, we have to think still two games – we have to stay focus, to compete to get the maximum points. I think about the game – the player showed very good character today. Very tough mentality after the strong game that we played in three days against Sundowns to repeat.

“I’m so proud of the performance of the players, the commitment, desire they showed in this game. Congratulations to them and congratulations for the fans and congratulations for all the family of Kaizer Chiefs,” he concluded.

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Goals from Juan Alvina Bezerra and Abdalla El Said cancelled out Makabi Lilepo’s goal and saw the Egyptian side secure the win and all three points.

The defeat saw Amakhosi get eliminated from the competition after Al Masry secured a 2-0 win over Zesco United.

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Amakhosi face a stern test against Egyptian heavyweights Zamalek SC at the Al Salam Stadium on Saturday.

With 10 points from five matches, the Glamour Boys occupy first place in Group D heading into this encounter.

A single point will be enough to send the Soweto side through, as Zamalek sit on eight points, Al Masry on seven and ZESCO United on three.

“We know it’s going to be very difficult. It’s not going to come easy,” Maboe told his club’s official website.

“But as players, we’ve spoken among ourselves and we understand what needs to be done to make sure the team goes to the next round. That’s our main focus right now and making sure we get through.

“The most important thing is that we are creating chances.

“Credit must go to our frontline players for getting into those positions. It shows we’re doing something right.

“Of course, it would be better with a higher conversion rate, but the players are working hard to make sure we start finishing the chances we create.”

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Amakhosi are scheduled to face Egyptian giants Zamalek SC on Saturday when the two sides meet at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.

The Glamour Boys come into this fixture sitting at the top of the Group D standings on 10 points after five matches played.

The Soweto giants will only need a draw to book their place in the next round of the competition, with Zamalek on eight points, Al Masry on seven and ZESCO United on three points.

“These are the type of games I came here to play. When you sign for a big team, you want to be in hostile environments, where the odds are stacked against you,” Maboe told his club’s official website.

“Once you step onto the pitch, the crowd doesn’t matter and what matters is focusing on your job and putting the team through.

“We’ll need one another, we’ll need to pull in the same direction, but we’ve got strong leaders and a strong team. If we work together, I don’t see us not qualifying.”

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The Glamour Boys are scheduled to face the Egyptian side on Saturday when the two sides meet at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo.

Amakhosi come into this fixture off the back of a 2-1 victory over Al Masry SC thanks to goals from Flavio da Silva and Aden McCarthy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

The Soweto giants currently sit at the top of the Group D standings on 10 points after five matches played.

Co-coaches Ben Khalil Youssef and Cedric Kaze have since revealed their 23-man squad that will be travelling to Egypt for this crucial encounter.

Kaizer Chiefs’ Travelling Squad:

Goalkeepers: Brandon Petersen, Bruce Bvuma, Takalani Mazhamba.

Defenders: Dillan Solomons, Zitha Kwinika, Paseka Mako, Thabiso Monyane, Given Msimango, Nkanyiso Shinga.

Midfielders: Siphesihle Ndlovu, Lebohang Maboe, Thulani Mabaso, George Matlou, Mduduzi Shabalala, Mfundo Vilakazi, Gaston Sirino.

Attackers: Glody Lilepo, Pule Mmodi, Asanele Velebayi, Wandile Duba, Ashley du Preez, Khanyisa Mayo, Flavio da Silva.

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The Glamour Boys secured a 2-1 victory over Al Masry SC thanks to goals from Flavio da Silva and Aden McCarthy at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

As a result, Amakhosi moved to the top of the Group D standings on 10 points after five matches played.

Amakhosi will now take on Zamalek SC in their final Group D match, which is scheduled to take place at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Saturday.

“Thank you so much I think the structure it was mentally so strong for the players to come here,” Youssef told SABC Sport after the game.

“It was a tough game, so difficult tactical game. We scored in the first half, but we started the second half and conceded a goal.

“But I have to say congratulations to the players. They showed strong character, big character and they scored a second goal.

“We haven’t done nothing, we still have another game to qualify, now we are leading the group but there’s still another game to play to qualify and we have to come back from Egypt to qualify with a minimum one point.”

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Vilakazi made his 100th appearance for Amakhosi when he came on as a second-half substitute in their 1-0 win over ZESCO United in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.

The attacking midfielder will make his 103rd appearance when Amakhosi take on Stellenbosch FC in the opening round of the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday.

Shabalala admits that he was unaware that he was on verge of reaching this milestone for the club.

“I am so excited to reach this milestone. It hasn’t been an easy journey for me, a lot of ups and downs,” Vilakazi told his club’s official website.

“But I am very glad my 100th game came at a good moment for the team and I am hoping to reach more appearances for Amakhosi.

“Actually, I didn’t know I had reached my 100th appearance. I hadn’t really thought about it.

“But I am so grateful to the Chairman, the coaches for believing in me at such a young age and giving me the opportunity and the support.

“My ambition is to play many more times and score a lot of goals and win many trophies for this wonderful Club,” he said.

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READ: They promised to give their all – Ben Youssef

Chiefs will be hoping to continue their momentum when they face Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 at the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

The Glamour Boys will be high in confidence coming into this match following their 1-0 victory over ZESCO United in the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday evening.

Ben Youssef has urged his side to foucs on their next match as they do not have enough time to rest, due to their busy fixture schedule.

“As you can see, now we have to finish this game and think about the Nedbank Cup – Stellenbosch after two days,” Youssef told SABC Sport post-match.

“We don’t have time to rest, we have to continue to work, congratulations to the players. I’m so proud of them, congratulations to them.”

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The Glamour Boys secured back-to-back victories over ZESCO United after claiming a 1-0 win thanks to a firs-half goal by Glody Lilepo at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban.

The win sees Amakhosi move up to second place in the Group D standings, level on seven points with leaders Al Masry SC.

Chiefs will be hoping to continue their momentum when they face Stellenbosch FC in the Nedbank Cup Round of 32 at the DHL Cape Town Stadium on Wednesday.

“It’s not me, it’s the players. I think I have to say congratulations to the players we are always outside our house and in camp playing every two days a game,” Youssef told SABC Sport post-match.

“They promised before the game that they will give their all in their legs to win this game. I have to say congratulations to them, to the technical staff, more deserving fitness coach, doctor for the big work they are doing.

“I think it’s not easy to make to manage like that, you see how we finish the game, we were so tired but you know when God is here and you play to win this game, nothing can stop you.

“Congratulations to them, we are happy for the fans, team and I hope we continue the same.”

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Amakhosi secured their first win in the CAF Confederation Cup Group D following their 1-0 win over Zesco United.

The Glamour Boys secured the win and all three points thanks to a first-minute goal by
Pule Mmodi at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola.

The win sees Amakhosi sit in third place in Group D with four points, having won one games, drawn one and conceded one defeat in three matches.

Chiefs will look to secure back-to-back wins in the group when they take on Zesco United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday.

“It was a physical game. For us the target, we came for three points, we didn’t come to play great football or to enjoy, we came for three points,” Ben Youssef said after the match, via SABC 1 as per iDiski Times.

“I think we deserve to win this game, we deserve the three points. The pitch made it difficult for us.

“Maybe it’s easier for ZESCO United, who play long balls, for us we play a technical game, we play short passes, we make the progression with short passes.

“Unfortunately, today with this pitch it was difficult to play our football, so we were playing another football. We are not a physical team, we are a technical team.

“That made it more difficult for us, it was only long balls… I have to say congratulations for the players. We said we come for three points, we don’t come to play, we come to win.

“That’s why I have to say congratulations to the players how they played, how they fight. They deserve it.”

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