Kaizer Chiefs new era: New captain, jerseys unveiled
Kaizer Chiefs will look very different next season. Yusuf Maart's departure has opened the door to the next Amakhosi captain.
Meanwhile, Chiefs new home and awak kits for the 2025/26 season have been unveiled.
Maart is one of SEVEN Chiefs departures so far.
He joins Ranga Chivaviro, Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, Edmilson Dove, Mduduzi Mdantsane and Edson Castillo. So, Amakhosi needs to appoint a new captain to replace Maart.
Chiefs utilised Inacio Miguel as their skipper during their pre-season tour of the Netherlands. Meaning, he is the firm favourite to take over the captaincy from Maart.
Meanwhile, both Brandon Peterson and Zitha Kwinika are set to become vice-captains. This will depend on selection, according to SNL .
Chiefs have unveiled their new home and away jerseys for the upcoming season.
Moreover, the new kits aim to embody African cultures whilst encompassing the latest eco-friendly technology and jersey innovations.
Check out Chiefs new home and away kits right here.
'The away jersey always allows us to play around a bit and we are proud of the camouflage-like design that represents the shields and the garments worn by Africans during traditional events. It's symbol of fashion, art and creativity that will be worn by hardcore football fans as well as general fashion enthusiasts,' Jessica Motaung told the media.
Finally, Amakhosi will have several new players under their new skipper rocking their new jersey next season. To date, they have signed SIX new players with these Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana targets on Chiefs' radar.
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