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The South African
9 hours ago
- Business
- The South African
'Kaizer Chiefs is bigger than Bafana Bafana'
Kappa South Africa's Head, Ricky Joseph, claims Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs are bigger than Bafana Bafana. Amakhosi launched their new Kappa kit this week ahead of the new 2025/26 season. The club's marketing director, Jessica Motaung, said the home jersey reflected the culture Chiefs are known for. The Glamour Boys recently returned from the Netherlands for their pre-season and will wear the new kit for the first time when they face Asante Kotoko of Ghana this weekend. 'You know the truth is, right now we believe we've got the biggest team in Africa. Kaizer Chiefs is bigger than the national team, to be honest with you, we would always look at partnerships with other clubs and the national team,' Joseph said as per SABC Sport. 'We would always consider looking at it, right now we're just happy with the Kaizer Chiefs sponsorship and that's where our focus remains at this moment in time. 'If you saw my emails and phone, we get asked by teams all the time to sponsor. So, it's really just about making sure we have the right partnerships done at the right time,' Joseph continued. 'We are always open to discussing it, as I said, we need time to make the partnership work. 'And I mean, these jerseys were designed over a year ago, so everything takes time, and we wanna do it properly, should we partner with anyone else in the future,' he concluded. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
10 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
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). Striker's father reveals what Kaizer Chiefs asked him 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. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
a day ago
- Sport
- The South African
'Kaizer Chiefs bigger than Bafana' says Italian brand boss
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. According to the Kappa SA leader, the Amakhosi fanbase deserves admiration for its loyalty and sheer scale. Josephs believes the Soweto giants' influence reaches beyond football and into the very fabric of South African identity. Surprisingly, the comments arrived soon after Bafana Bafana renewed public support following their semi-final finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. However, Joseph believes Kaizer Chiefs' cultural and commercial reach exceeds even that of the national side. Kaizer Chiefs, despite recent struggles on the field, continue to dominate when it comes to brand power, shirt sales, and fan engagement. With millions of supporters across the country and beyond, Joseph insists the club's influence is simply unmatched. Kaizer Chiefs transfers: Two players from Cape Town Ricky Joseph says Kaizer Chiefs are bigger than Bafana and all clubs in Africa. Image: Lorenz Kohler 'You know the truth is right now we believe we have got the biggest team in Africa,' said Joseph. 'Kaizer Chiefs is bigger than the national team, to be honest with you.' Amakhosi fans not happy with new jerseys price Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
