Kaizer Chiefs to face Ghanaian giants in Toyota Cup
Kaizer Chiefs have announced Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko as their opponents for this year's Toyota Cup.
Amakhosi held a launch at their headquarters in Naturena on Thursday morning where Kotoko were represented.
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung confirmed that the Toyota Cup will take place at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
This one-day event will take place on Saturday, 26 July, just a week after their return from the Netherlands.
Last season, Chiefs played against Tanzanian giants Yanga SC and lost 4-1 in what was Nasreddine Nabi's 'first match' in South Africa. Kaizer Chiefs supporters hoping for a better season. Image: @KaizerChiefs/X
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