Kaizer Chiefs fans are abuzz with excitement as co-coach Khalil Ben Youssef prepares to guide the team into their eagerly awaited CAF Confederation Cup campaign. With just 11 days to go before kickoff, anticipation is mounting across Soweto and beyond, as the club readies itself for a fresh continental challenge under the Tunisian tactician’s leadership.
The journey begins on November 23, 2025, when Kaizer Chiefs travel to Suez, Egypt, for their opening Group D clash against Al Masry. The match promises to test the South African side’s composure and tactical flexibility, especially against a disciplined opponent renowned for its defensive resilience. Chiefs will then host another Egyptian giant, Zamalek, in what is expected to be a fiery encounter that could shape the group’s standings early on.
Ben Youssef’s North African roots are being viewed as a potential advantage. Having an intimate understanding of the region’s football philosophy—characterized by tactical precision, defensive structure, and physical endurance—he brings insights that could prove invaluable in neutralizing their opponents. Adding another layer of intrigue, Al Masry’s coach, Nabil Kouki, is a familiar face to Ben Youssef. The two worked together at Club Africain in Tunisia, and their shared history could turn this meeting into a tactical chess match. Al Masry, known as the Green Eagles, have had a turbulent year with four different coaches, though Kouki’s recent arrival has stabilized the team. Their recent run of three goalless draws in four games hints at a side hard to break down but struggling to score.
Zamalek, meanwhile, have also endured managerial instability, with Ahmed Gamil Abdel-Raouf now their fifth coach of the season. Such unpredictability makes Chiefs’ preparation crucial, but Ben Youssef, alongside assistant Cedric Kaze—a CAF A Licence holder with previous Confederation Cup experience—is determined to keep the squad focused and united.
For Kaizer Chiefs, this campaign represents more than just continental participation—it is a chance to reignite their glory days and reassert their stature among Africa’s elite. With Ben Youssef at the helm, fans believe the team could finally turn potential into triumph. As November 23 approaches, the air is thick with hope and belief that this could be the start of something extraordinary.
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