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IOL News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Kaizer Motaung goes down memory lane as he reflects on how The Mighty Amakhosi was born
Kaizer Motaung reflects on the founding and challenges of Kaizer Chiefs FC, now South Africa's most popular football club. Picture: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Image: Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Kaizer Chiefs founder, Kaizer Motaung, has reflected nostalgically on the humble beginnings of what would one day become the most popular football club in South Africa. Back in 1970, Motaung started the club after he returned from the USA where he was plying his trade as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs. The name Kaizer Chiefs was therefore a natural progression in coming up with a name for a club in South Africa. Motaung was speaking at Wits University as he was awarded a second honorary doctorate in Commerce for his achievements in SA football. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Overcoming Challenges: The Founding and Rise of Kaizer Chiefs FC 'When we founded Kaizer Chiefs, many thought it was a crazy idea,' said Motaung. 'One of the most significant challenges I faced was starting Kaizer Chiefs FC and building it into the powerhouse it is today.' 'We had limited resources, no established fan base, and a lot of scepticism about our chances of success. But I believed in the potential of the club, and I was determined to make it happen.' Founding the club 55 years ago, it took some time to build a passionate fanbase, Motaung explained. 'There were many obstacles along the way. We faced financial struggles, logistical challenges, and intense competition from established teams. 'But I never gave up. I worked tirelessly to build a strong club. We attracted talented players, and developed a winning culture and subsequently became known as the winners.' Kaizer Chiefs Conclude Netherlands Pre-Season Tour with 2-1 Defeat to FC Twente On Wednesday, Kaizer Chiefs ended their pre-season tour of the Netherlands with a 2-1 loss to FC Twente. Daan Rots opened the scoring for Twente just before the break, before they equalised just after the hour mark from the spot through new skipper Inacio Miguel. The hosts would have the final say though, as Mitchell van Bergen bagged the winner with five minutes remaining in the clash. It brought to an end Chiefs' pre-season tour, with four losses and a win over their five friendly clashes against much-fancied opposition. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
The South African
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs star left out of European tour as another exit looms?
Kaizer Chiefs FC are set to jet out of the country for their annual pre-season camp next month. The Glamour Boys will set-up base in the Netherlands to get their squad up to speed for the 2025/26 campaign. Last season, Chiefs finished outside of the league's top eight however they managed to win the Nedbank Cup! Kaizer Chiefs will compete in the CAF Confederations Cup next season thanks to their Nedbank Cup triumph. READ MORE • Sundowns hijack key Chiefs transfer target! READ MORE • Orlando Pirates name their asking price for Relebohile Mofokeng! According to the latest reports, Kaizer Chiefs FC will be travelling to Europe without a star midfielder! Colombian star Edson Castillo isn't on the list of players that will be heading to Netherlands, according to Unplayable ! In fact, the player will reportedly leave the club before the start of the new season! 'Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Edson Castillo could be set for a surprise exit with the player said to be exploring his options,' an IDiski Times report read. Head coach Nasreddine Nabi is reportedly keen on opening up foreign spots at the club. Chiefs have already said goodbye to Sabelo Radebe, Njabulo Blom, Edmilson Dove and Ranga Chivaviro. READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs spot huge chance to sign Sundowns man! Nasreddine Nabi's side will be competing for four trophies next season. Which players do you think aren't up to the task at Naturena? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
06-06-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs set to hijack marquee Pirates transfer target!
Kaizer Chiefs FC's bosses are working hard to make a massive statement ahead of next season! The Glamour Boys finished outside of the league's top-eight once again last season. And now, reports suggest Kaizer Chiefs are going all in on the transfer market with the hope of building a formidable squad for Nasreddine Nabi! READ MORE • Rulani Mokwena to Orlando Pirates: Major update! READ MORE • Two more Orlando Pirates stars leave the club! According to the latest transfer gossip, Kaizer Chiefs FC are closing in on the signature of Polokwane City star Oswin Appollis. The Amakhosi are reportedly at an 'advanced' stage in their negotiations with the Bafana Bafana star. 'If you were talking about Appollis I could have agreed with you. It's also an open secret that Chiefs are interested in him. The negotiations are believed to also be at an advanced stage as there are a few logistics they are working on but not Elias Mokwana.' an insider told Soccer Laduma regarding Kaizer Chiefs' transfer plans. Rivals Orlando Pirates were reportedly highly interested in signing Appollis. Should Chiefs manage to pull off this deal, it will make a massive statement of intent ahead of next season. READ MORE • Orlando Pirates beat Kaizer Chiefs to star PSL signing! Where should Appollis move to next season? Or do you believe he should remain at Rise and Shine? Will a move to Kaizer Chiefs bode well for the Bafana star? Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
The South African
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Kaizer Chiefs confirm fourth exit as R19 million star departs
The changes are coming in thick and fast at Kaizer Chiefs FC following the conclusion of their 2024/25 campaign. This comes after a rather disappointing season. Despite lifting a trophy for the first time in over a decade, the Glamour Boys once again finished outside of the league's top-eight. Tunisian tactician Nasreddine Nabi arrived with high expectations at the beginning of the season. Fast forward 10-months later and things haven't exactly gone according to plan. Now, a host of changes are expected to take place before next season gets underway! READ MORE • Orlando Pirates take contrasting decisions on two struggling stars! READ MORE • Kaizer Chiefs set to miss out on TWO star PSL transfer targets! Njabulo Blom returned to Kaizer Chiefs on a loan deal from parent MLS club St Louis City FC. The Amakhosi academy graduate made 19 appearances for the club and was expected to stay on for next season. Now, the club have confirmed that Blom won't be staying on. 'After completing his loan spell with Kaizer Chiefs, Njabulo Blom will return to his parent club, St. Louis City SC, in the United States of America,' an official club statement read. 'After donning the famous Gold & Black jersey for the second time in his career, the Dobsonville-born player departs Amakhosi with a Nedbank Cup gold medal, and we wish him all the best in Major League Soccer (MLS).' Midfielder Sabelo Radebe was also released while reserve team stars Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi and Siphesihle Tati have also left the club. READ MORE • African goal-machine offered to BOTH Kaizer Chiefs and Pirates! Let us know by clicking on the comment tab below this article or by emailing info@ or sending a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. You can also follow @ TheSAnews on X and The South African on Facebook for the latest news.
CAF
14-02-2025
- Sport
- CAF
SA U-17 coach Vela Khumalo weighs in on TotalEnergies CAF U-17 AFCON draw outcome
Head coach of the South African U-17 national team, Vela Khumalo has reacted to the draw outcome of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Draw that was conducted in Cairo on Thursday, 13 February. The continental showpiece, which serves as a qualifier to this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup will take place in Morocco between 30 March - 19 April. The draw, which was conducted by former Mali international Adama Coulibaly and ex-Senegalese star Souleymane Camara saw 'Amajimbos' drawn in a Group B that Khumalo described as 'Intriguing'. The South Africans take on last edition's bronze-medallists Burkina Faso, 2009 champions Egypt, as well as the winners of the UNIFFAC Qualifiers to be confirmed in due course. Reacting to the draw, Khumalo who also doubles as Kaizer Chiefs FC youth coach said the draw was both interesting and intriguing, adding that the confirmation of the UNIFFAC team would help them fine-tune their preparations. 'This is a very interesting group. Very intriguing as well. At the same time, one is still hanging in there to see who the other team will be. Is it Cameroon, Congo, Central Africa Republic or Gabon. At the moment we still waiting but very interesting group and we look forward to getting the finalisation and seeing the fourth team and take it from there', said Khumalo. This year's edition marks South Africa's fifth participation, having come short of lifting the title in 2015 when they were narrowly edged by Mali in the final in Niamey, Niger.
