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Kaizer Chiefs, September 2025Backpage
Celine Abrahams

Winners & losers: Kaizer Chiefs’ midfield maestro Nkosingiphile Ngcobo impresses, while Brandon Petersen makes crucial save but coaching decisions spark debate as Amakhosi reach CAF Confederation Cup second round

The Glamour Boys fought back in the second leg of their first preliminary round clash against Angolan side Kabuscorp, in front of their home crowd at FNB Stadium on Saturday, 27 September.

Trailing by a goal after their first-leg defeat in Angola, Kaizer Chiefs returned home knowing everything was on the line in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. 

The first half was one-way traffic, with Amakhosi dominating possession and creating chances. Their pressure paid off five minutes before halftime when Kabuscorp goalkeeper Anselmo Mweni parried Dillon Solomons’ shot into the path of Glody Lilepo, who rifled home a first-time finish. 

With no goals in the second half, the aggregate score remained 1-1, sending the match to penalties, where Chiefs held their nerve to clinch a 5-3 shootout victory and book their place in the second round of the continental competition.

GOAL breaks down the winners & losers from FNB Stadium. 

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  • Brandon Petersen, Kaizer ChiefsBackpage

    WINNER: Brandon Petersen

    Petersen wasn’t called into action often during regular play, but when it mattered most, he delivered - making a crucial save in the shootout to help Chiefs hold their nerve and secure progression.  

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  • Kabuscorp 2025Backpage

    LOSER: Anselmo Mweni

    A strong save earlier kept his side in the game, but his parry directly led to Chiefs’ goal. A costly error in an otherwise decent showing.  

  • Nkosingiphile Ngcobo of Kaizer ChiefsBackpagepix

    WINNER: Nkosingiphile Ngcobo

    Chiefs looked like a different team with Ngcobo pulling the strings. His composure, vision and ability to knit passes together gave the midfield rhythm and purpose.   

  • Cedric Kaze, Kaizer Chiefs, September 2025Backpage

    LOSER: Cedric Kaze & Khalil Ben Youssef

    While Chiefs got the win, their substitutions raised eyebrows - especially the decision to take off Ngcobo, who was orchestrating play and giving the team rhythm.  

  • Sibongiseni Mthethwa and Jorge Txango Lucussa, Kaizer Chiefs vs KabuscorpBackpage

    WINNER: Sibongiseni Mthethwa

    He was immense in midfield - breaking up play, dictating tempo and shielding the backline with authority.  

  • Bradley Cross, Kaizer Chiefs, Lito Kabuscorp, September 2025Backpage

    LOSER: Kabuscorp attack

    Virtually invisible in the first half. They failed to test goalkeeper Brandon Petersen and struggled to break through the midfield, leaving their side chasing shadows.