Chiefs were carried past Zamalek in CAF CC! Ex-player claims

Kaizer Chiefs came from a goal down to record a 1-1 draw with Zamalek on Saturday in the CAF Confederation Cup outing.

The Soweto giants came into the match desperate for a win after their initial Group D loss against Al Masry in Egypt. It looked like they will fall at home against the 2023/24 champions when they conceded early thanks to Seifeddine Jaziri who capitalised on poor defending.

However, the in-form Dillan Solomons ensured spoils were shared when his deflected effort found goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhi unprepared and the custodian failed to keep the ball out.

While Zamalek’s legend Haitham Farouk concedes it was a mistake from the shot stopper, he feels his former team was denied by poor officiating.

Were Chiefs favoured?

“Mistakes are part of football, and unfortunately, goalkeeper Mohamed Sobhi cost Zamalek two points. Mohamed Sobhi is unlucky, and I hope this matter passes quickly. He is sad because of Juan Alfina Bezira, as he is much better than that,” Farouk told beIN Sports.

“Zamalek played well, and the referee made mistakes on two occasions: the penalty for Chico Panza and the disallowed goal by Seif Al-Jaziri were clear favors.

“We should have scored another goal,” he concluded.

On Wednesday, Amakhosi play Chippa United in the Premier Soccer League assignment hoping for nothing less than victory.