Chiefs cruise into group stages

Kaizer Chiefs cruised into the group stages of the Caf Confederation Cup yesterday, a first half blitz giving them a 3-1 win over AS Simba at Dobsonville Stadium.

- Jonty Mark

After a goalless draw in the first leg in Lubumbashi, the tie was in the balance at kick off, but Chiefs grabbed three goals in 26 minute to all-but settle the outcome.

It must all have been a pleasant surprise for Amakhosi fans, who have watched the side struggle for goals all season. For head coaches Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef this was also a relieving of some pressure.

Chiefs have already crashed out of this season's Carling Knockout, while their Betway Premiership campaign has also stalled after a fast start.