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CAF Confederation Cup: AmaKhosi chase knockout breakthrough against Al Masry
With only two matches remaining, both sides know victory could put them on the brink of the quarterfinals.
Group D Picture
Zamalek SC currently lead Group D with eight points after four matches. Al Masry SC and Kaizer Chiefs both have seven points, separated only by goal difference, while ZESCO United remain bottom with zero points and have already been eliminated from knockout contention. That tight race means Sunday's result could reshape the standings heading into the final round.
Form Guide
Chiefs head into the clash determined to respond after a 2-1 Nedbank Cup defeat to Stellenbosch FC ended their seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions. Before that loss, AmaKhosi had built strong momentum with four consecutive wins and solid performances in Africa.
Al Masry arrive under pressure after inconsistent recent results, including a narrow Confederation Cup defeat to Zamalek that exposed lapses in concentration during key moments.
Team News
Chiefs remain without injured players Bradley Cross, Reeve Frosler, Rushwin Dortley, Thabo Cele and Sibongiseni Mthethwa, although they have no suspension issues.
Al Masry will be missing Bonheur Mugisha through suspension, while experienced defender Baher El Mohamady is also expected to be absent following surgery.
What The Coaches Said
Chiefs co-head coach Cedric Kaze urged his side to move forward quickly after their domestic cup disappointment.
"We are out of the Nedbank Cup, but now we must focus on the Confederation Cup and the league," Kaze said. "The players gave everything, and we must respond strongly in the next matches."
Al Masry head coach Nabil Kouki remains confident despite recent setbacks.
"We must be more focused and prepare well," Kouki said. "Our chances of qualifying are still high, and we want to win the next matches."
Head-to-Head
Al Masry claimed a 2-1 win in Egypt earlier in the group stage - the only previous meeting between the teams - adding extra motivation for Chiefs to deliver a strong response on home soil.
With qualification on the line and Group D finely balanced, Sunday's showdown promises intensity as Amakhosi chase a crucial continental breakthrough.
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