Kaizer Chiefs exit after shootout loss to Red Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs exit after shootout loss to Red Arrows

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2026-10-24 02:50:05
Kaizer Chiefs beat Red Arrows 1-0 in Durban on Friday to level the tie, but went out of the CAF Confederation Cup after a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat.

Kaizer Chiefs were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup in Durban on Friday after losing 3-2 on penalties to Red Arrows. Kaizer Chiefs won the second leg 1-0 to level the tie on aggregate, but did not get through the shootout.

Cross scores in second leg

Bradley Cross scored the only goal for Kaizer Chiefs with a header from Mfundo Vilakazi's free-kick into the box.

It was Bradley Cross's first goal for the club and the second of his career after also scoring for Maritzburg United in 2023.

Chances to add to the lead

Mdu Shabalala had two chances to extend Kaizer Chiefs' lead, including a one-on-one that was saved.

Asanele Velebayi shot over when well placed.

Shootout misses

Lebohang Maboe and Ethan Chislett hit the crossbar in the shootout, and Reeve Frosler had his penalty saved.

CAF ties after first-leg defeats

Kaizer Chiefs have now won only one of their nine CAF competition ties when losing the first leg.

Flashscore said Kaizer Chiefs came back from a 1-0 first-leg defeat to Kabuscorp from Angola last year, won the second leg by the same scoreline and advanced on penalties.

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