Kaizer Chiefs have withdrawn from the Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup 2025 due to their CAF Confederation Cup commitments.
The tournament was originally scheduled to take place during the previous international break on 11 October but was already postponed to accommodate Chiefs injuries and travel commitment.
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However, Chiefs now requested their official withdrawal from the tournament rescheduled for 16 November – and they will be replaced by Richards Bay.
“The Zululand District Municipality wishes to officially announce the withdrawal of Kaizer Chiefs FC from the Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup 2025, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, 16 November 2025, at the Prince Mangosuthu Regional Stadium in Ulundi,” the organisers stated.
“This decision follows the receipt of an official letter from Kaizer Chiefs FC signed by the Club Chairman, citing the team’s participation in the next round of CAF (Confederation of African Football) competitions as the primary reason for withdrawal.”
Dr. Khoza stated: “This difficult decision has been necessitated primarily by unforeseen changes to our international fixture calendar following the official draw for the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, which was conducted earlier this week.
“The draw has imposed specific travel logistics and preparatory requirements that directly conflict with our participation in the tournament. As a club with a proud history on the continent, our commitments to CAF competitions must take precedence and the revised schedule leaves us unable to fulfil our obligation to your event without compromising our performance and obligations.”
Instead, Richards Bay will now face 2024/25 Premier League Eswatini champions, Nsingizini Hotspurs FC, in the second semi-final kicking off at 12h00.
His Worship, the Mayor of the Zululand District Municipality, Cllr Michael Khumalo, stated “While we are disappointed by the withdrawal of Kaizer Chiefs FC, we have a responsibility to the people of Zululand to deliver the annual Prince Mangosuthu Legacy Cup 2025.
“I would like to thank the Chairman of Richards Bay FC, Mr. Sifiso Biyela, for agreeing to our late request to participate in this year’s edition of the tournament. His support ensures that we continue to honour and celebrate the legacy of the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi while preserving the quality and competitiveness of the tournament.”
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FIXTURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
09:00 – AmaZulu FC VS Njampela FC
12:00 – Richards Bay FC VS Nsingizini Hotspurs FC
16:00 – FINAL
