Overview
- Al Masry edged Kaizer Chiefs 2-1 in Suez to start CAF Confederation Cup Group D, handing the visitors their first defeat in four matches.
- Goalkeeper Brandon Petersen conceded a 58th‑minute penalty that Bonheur Mugisha converted before Dillan Solomons equalised in the 66th with a driving solo run.
- Mohamed Hashem scored the winner in the 87th minute after Inacio Miguel missed a clearance on a corner delivered by Abderrarhim Deghmoum.
- Chiefs confirmed their traveling squad and lineup for Egypt, with Gaston Sirino suspended and Khanyisa Mayo still sidelined through injury.
- The loss comes after public confidence from sporting director Kaizer Motaung Jr and upbeat predictions from Roger de Sa, with Group D also featuring Zamalek and Zesco United.