23-07-2025
Kaizer Chiefs news: Biggest in Africa and Nabi comments
Kaizer Chiefs supporters are beyond delighted. Ricky Joseph, the head of Kappa South Africa, has made a bold claim that has stirred serious debate in local football circles.
Amakhosi, he said, are not only the biggest club in Africa, but are even bigger than the South African national team, Bafana Bafana.
The boss of Italy's legendary sports brand, Kappa, made the statement during the launch of the latest club jersey for the 2025/26 Betway Premiership season.
Amakhosi: Four players sold abroad in four years Kaizer Motaung jnr, Kaizer Motaung, unidentified club official, member and Bobby Motaung during the Kaizer Chiefs Kappa kit launch at The Galleria on July 25, 2023, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
According to the Kappa SA leader, the Amakhosi fanbase deserves admiration for its loyalty and sheer scale.
According to Kenyan Pulse's March 2025 report, Amakhosi were in fourth place: Al Ahly (Egypt)
Zamalek (Egypt)
Raja CA (Morocco)
Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa)
Orlando Pirates (South Africa).
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Nevertheless, Kappa South Africa's Ricky Josephs believes the Kaizer Chiefs' influence, particularly after winning the Nedbank Cup in May, reaches beyond football and into the very fabric of South African identity… Full story here.
Kaizer Chiefs have returned from a demanding two-week pre-season camp in the Netherlands with renewed purpose and a clearer tactical direction under head coach Nasreddine Nabi.
While Kaizer Chiefs only won one game out of five, the primary focus was on team conditioning and tactical alignment.
Meanwhile, coach Nabi has reviewed new players such as Ethan Chislett, Flavio Silva, Nkanyiso Shinga and Thabiso Monyane… Full story here.
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