{"id":27198,"date":"2025-09-04T14:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=27198"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:54:31","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-drop-out-africa-top-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-drop-out-africa-top-50\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs Shockingly Drop Out of Africa\u2019s Top 50 Despite Unbeaten PSL Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a dramatic fall in the latest African club rankings, underscoring the challenge of translating domestic dominance into continental success. While Amakhosi have impressed in the Betway Premiership, their African standing tells a very different story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chiefs-slip-outside-africa-s-top-100\">Chiefs Slip Outside Africa\u2019s Top 100<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest FootballDatabase rankings reveal that Kaizer Chiefs have tumbled from 50th to 112th in Africa, a shocking 72-place drop. This steep decline comes after missing out on the CAF Champions League last season, leaving the Soweto giants without crucial continental points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite their unbeaten start in the PSL, Chiefs remain 102nd in Africa, highlighting the gap between their domestic resurgence and historic reputation on the continent. Their return to CAF competition via the 2025\/26 Confederation Cup, earned by winning the Nedbank Cup, offers a chance to rebuild credibility. Chiefs will face Angolan side Kabuscorp on September 19, immediately after the FIFA international break. Interestingly, Kabuscorp currently rank 94th, eight spots above Chiefs despite being less high-profile.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756987417-1024x702.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-27206\" style=\"width:624px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image: Backpagepix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-sink-pirates-2-1-to-win-2024-25-nedbank-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Sink Pirates 2-1 to Win 2024\/25 Nedbank Cup<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-3529644450\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-orlando-pirates-and-mamelodi-sundowns-soar-in-africa\">Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns Soar in Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While Chiefs slide, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns have climbed impressively in the African rankings. Pirates soared 115 places, moving from 129th to 14th, while Sundowns jumped 17 spots from 19th to second, making them the highest-ranked South African club on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These movements reflect consistent continental participation, showing how regular CAF competition is crucial for maintaining and improving African rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Rank<\/th><th>Club \/ Country<\/th><th>Points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Al Ahly (Egypt)<\/td><td>1684<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Mamelodi Sundowns FC (South Africa)<\/td><td>1648<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Pyramids FC (Egypt)<\/td><td>1636<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Esperance de Tunis (Tunisia)<\/td><td>1613<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>FAR Rabat (Morocco)<\/td><td>1576<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Atletico Petro Luanda (Angola)<\/td><td>1550<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>TP Mazembe (Congo DR)<\/td><td>1548<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>El Zamalek (Egypt)<\/td><td>1545<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>RCA Raja Casablanca Athletic (Morocco)<\/td><td>1537<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>CR Belouizdad (Algeria)<\/td><td>1533<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>US Monastir (Tunisia)<\/td><td>1523<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>RS Berkane (Morocco)<\/td><td>1522<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>MC Alger (Algeria)<\/td><td>1516<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>Orlando Pirates (South Africa)<\/td><td>1508<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>Stade Malien Bamako (Mali)<\/td><td>1507<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>Vita Club (Congo DR)<\/td><td>1506<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>Al Hilal Omdurman (Sudan)<\/td><td>1506<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>Wydad Casablanca (Morocco)<\/td><td>1498<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>1\u00ba de Agosto (Angola)<\/td><td>1496<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>Etoile du Sahel (Tunisia)<\/td><td>1495<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>21<\/td><td>ASEC Mimosas (Ivory Coast)<\/td><td>1490<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22<\/td><td>JS Kabylie (Algeria)<\/td><td>1488<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>23<\/td><td>Al-Merreikh (Sudan)<\/td><td>1483<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24<\/td><td>FUS Rabat (Morocco)<\/td><td>1468<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>25<\/td><td>Djoliba AC (Mali)<\/td><td>1461<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>26<\/td><td>Coton Sport (Cameroon)<\/td><td>1456<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>27<\/td><td>Bidvest Wits (South Africa)<\/td><td>1451<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>28<\/td><td>Club Africain (Tunisia)<\/td><td>1450<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>29<\/td><td>CS Constantine (Algeria)<\/td><td>1449<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>30<\/td><td>Al Masry (Egypt)<\/td><td>1446<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>31<\/td><td>Colombe du Dja et Lobo (Cameroon)<\/td><td>1444<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>32<\/td><td>CS Sfaxien (Tunisia)<\/td><td>1443<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>33<\/td><td>Saint-Eloi Lupopo (Congo DR)<\/td><td>1436<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>34<\/td><td>Remo Stars (Nigeria)<\/td><td>1434<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>35<\/td><td>Dolphins FC (Nigeria)<\/td><td>1431<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>36<\/td><td>Motema Pembe (Congo DR)<\/td><td>1426<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>37<\/td><td>Enyimba (Nigeria)<\/td><td>1418<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>38<\/td><td>Stade Tunisien (Tunisia)<\/td><td>1418<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>39<\/td><td>ES S\u00e9tif (Algeria)<\/td><td>1416<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>40<\/td><td>ZESCO United (Zambia)<\/td><td>1415<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>41<\/td><td>Stellenbosch FC (South Africa)<\/td><td>1413<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>42<\/td><td>Olympic Club de Safi (Morocco)<\/td><td>1412<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>43<\/td><td>Gunners (Zimbabwe)<\/td><td>1411<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>44<\/td><td>Sagrada Esperan\u00e7a (Angola)<\/td><td>1411<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>45<\/td><td>USM Alger (Algeria)<\/td><td>1410<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>46<\/td><td>JS Saoura (Algeria)<\/td><td>1409<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>47<\/td><td>FC Platinum (Zimbabwe)<\/td><td>1408<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>48<\/td><td>Gazelle FC de Garoua (Cameroon)<\/td><td>1407<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>49<\/td><td>AS R\u00e9al Bamako (Mali)<\/td><td>1406<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50<\/td><td>Enugu Rangers (Nigeria)<\/td><td>1405<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-domestic-brilliance-not-enough-for-continental-respect\">Domestic Brilliance Not Enough for Continental Respect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs\u2019 unbeaten start in the Betway Premiership is a sign of promise. The team has four wins and one draw from five matches, maintaining a perfect defensive record. Their early form has sparked discussions about whether Amakhosi can mount a serious title challenge after years of disappointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, impressive domestic results have yet to influence their continental position. Chiefs\u2019 struggles to qualify for CAF tournaments over recent seasons, combined with finishing outside the top eight domestically, have damaged their African ranking. The last time Chiefs made a mark on the continent was in the 2020\/21 CAF Champions League, where they reached the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/how-kaizer-chiefs-remain-unbeaten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Remain Unbeaten: How Amakhosi  Outclassed Golden Arrows to Claim Three Points<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-508703144\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-caf-confederation-cup-a-chance-to-reclaim-prestige\">CAF Confederation Cup: A Chance to Reclaim Prestige<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chiefs\u2019 upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign offers a platform to climb back up the African rankings. They will join Stellenbosch FC, ranked 41st in Africa after a semi-final run last season, and Sekhukhune United, currently 56th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Success in the Confederation Cup is essential for Chiefs to improve their continental standing. Early results, particularly against Kabuscorp, could determine whether they can regain a top-50 spot in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"737\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756987546.png\" alt=\"Gauteng News Image\" class=\"wp-image-27208\" style=\"width:667px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756987546.png 737w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gauteng-image-1756987546-300x136.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kaizer Chiefs CAF Confederation Cup Fixtures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-kaizer-chiefs-translate-domestic-form-to-continental-success\">Can Kaizer Chiefs Translate Domestic Form to Continental Success?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kaizer<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soccerladuma.co.za\/local\/kaizer-chiefs\/kaizer-chiefs-ranked-102nd-in-africa-despite-perfect-betway-premiership-start\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Chiefs\u2019 current ranking<\/a> reflects a larger challenge: turning domestic excellence into African dominance. Their unbeaten start in the Betway Premiership is promising, but years of underperformance on the continental stage have left Amakhosi with significant ground to cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the CAF Confederation Cup on the horizon, Chiefs have a golden opportunity to rebuild their reputation. Fans will be eager to see whether the Glamour Boys can finally bridge the gap between their domestic brilliance and Africa\u2019s elite clubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-striker-wandile-duba-hints-at-shock-departure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kaizer Chiefs Striker Wandile Duba Hints at Shock Departure<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a dramatic fall in the latest African club rankings, underscoring the challenge of translating domestic dominance into continental success. 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