AmaZulu FC's quest for CAF qualification took a hit on Wednesday night as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Golden Arrows.

What happened?

The match was all square heading into the break, but Arrows were in the ascendency. Sandile Mthethwa scored from close range following an Nkosikhona Radebe cross, giving Arthur Zwane's men the lead inside 17 minutes.

Why it matters for AmaZulu FC

However, Jerome Karelse's last-gasp equalizer after five minutes of injury time likely put paid to Usuthu's dreams of continental competition next season. The result leaves AmaZulu FC with an uphill task to catch Kaizer Chiefs for the CAF qualification place.

What comes next?

AmaZulu FC will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming matches to keep their CAF qualification hopes alive. With the draw, AmaZulu FC remains in the hunt, but their chances have taken a significant blow. | Team | Points | | Sekhukhune | 42 | | AmaZulu FC | 42 |

The KwaZulu Natal club's fixture against Arrows on Wednesday night was a crucial one, and the draw has left them with a lot of work to do to secure a Top Eight finish. AmaZulu FC's next match will be a crucial one as they look to bounce back from this draw and keep their CAF qualification hopes alive.