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Cedric Kaze assesses Asenele Velebayi and Lebohang Maboe after making their Kaizer Chiefs debut in dominant CAF Confederation Cup show against AS Simba

The two were finally given their official Glamour Boys' debuts after waiting for a long time since they signed for the Soweto giants. Velebayi was delayed by a case he had with his former club, Cape Town Spurs, while Maboe had just recovered from an injury that sidelined him.

  • Asenele Velebayi, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025Backpage

    Maboe, Velebayi assessed

    Kaizer Chiefs coach Cedric Kaze has assessed Asenele Velebayi and Lebohang Maboe after they made their debuts during a CAF Confederation Cup match against AS Simba on Sunday.

    Maboe came on as a second-half substitute when he replaced Nkosingiphile Ngcobo, while Velebayi was brought on in place of Mfundo Vilakazi.

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  • Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025Backpage

    'They were good'

    “They were very good; you know, it's those kinds of games when you have the advantage, it's easier to introduce new players, give them confidence and build momentum from that," Kaze told SABC after the game.

  • Etiosa Ighodaro, Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025Backpage

    Ighodaro, Lilepo praised

    The Burundian also discussed the impact of both Glody Lilepo and Etiosa Ighodaro, who both scored as Amakhosi eliminated their rivals from DR Congo.

    “We wanted to try to get different combinations, to get players who can give the extra pass, players who can deliver on set pieces, and players who can shoot as well," he added.

    "To have a player like Ighodaro in the box that is a striker that’s difficult in the air, it helped us as well, and the speed of Lilepo also gives you different options."

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  • Glody Lilepo, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025Backpage

    Qualification

    On Chiefs' Confederation Cup group stage qualification, the former Young Africans SC tactician said the Glamour Boys went into the game with the right mentality.

    “We are very happy to qualify to go to the group stages; it's a history for the club," he said.

    "You can see our fans are happy, and I believe that we went into the game with the right mentality, starting from the first minute – wanting to make things happen – and I’m very happy for the club and players. They made a tremendous effort, and for the fans too."

  • Zitha Kwinika, Kaizer Chiefs, October 2025Backpage

    Group stage draw

    After historic qualification into the group stage, Chiefs will know their opponents when CAF conducts the Confederation Cup draw in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 3.

    Stellenbosch FC also progressed after a 4-1 aggregate win over 15 de Agosto of Equatorial Guinea.

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