Kaizer Chiefs have landed in Luanda, Angola, ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first-leg clash against Kabuscorp. The match will take place tomorrow, Saturday, 20 September 2025, at the Estádio 11 de Novembro, with kick-off set for 17:00 (SAST).
While the Glamour Boys carry strong ambitions into their return to continental football, the biggest talking point is the absence of head coach Nasreddine Nabi, who did not travel with the team amid ongoing issues with the club. Chiefs’ technical team will take charge of preparations on the ground as the players aim to focus fully on the challenge ahead.
Goalkeepers 🧤
- Fiacre Ntwari
- Brandon Petersen
- Bruce Bvuma
Defenders 🛡️
- Zitha Kwinika
- Aden McCarthy
- Inácio Miguel
- Reeve Frosler
- Bradley Cross
- Paseka Mako
Midfielders ⚽
- George Matlou
- Siphesihle Ndlovu
- Nkosingiphile Ngcobo
- Gastón Sirino
- Sibongiseni Mthethwa
- Thabo Cele
- Mfundo Vilakazi
- Mduduzi Shabalala
Forwards 🎯
- Glody Lilepo
- Wandile Duba
- Flavio Da Silva
- Ashley Du Preez
- Pule Mmodi
Spotlight on Luanda
Chiefs’ squad includes Inácio Miguel, who will be expected to lead from the back in Nabi’s absence. The midfield options combine youth and experience, with Mduduzi Shabalala and Mfundo Vilakazi bringing creativity, while Mthethwa and Cele provide defensive stability.
Up front, the pace of Ashley Du Preez and Pule Mmodi alongside the skill of Glody Lilepo could be decisive in breaking down Kabuscorp’s defence.
Despite the uncertainty around the head coach, Amakhosi will be aiming to deliver a disciplined performance away from home to gain an early advantage before the return leg at FNB Stadium next weekend.
