Kaizer Chiefs F.C.

Kaizer Chiefs

Full name	Kaizer Chiefs Football Club
Nickname(s)	Amakhosi (Chiefs in Zulu), Glamour Boys
Founded	January 7, 1970
Ground	Rand Stadium (Capacity: 25,000)
Chairman	Kaizer Motaung
Manager	Vladimir Vermezović
League	ABSA Premiership
2009-10	ABSA Premiership, 3rd
Home colours Away colours

Kaizer Chiefs is a South African football club, founded 7 January 1970 in Soweto, Johannesburg. The team is nicknamed Amakhosi which means "lords" or "chiefs" in Zulu. They normally play their home games at either Soccer City Stadium, or Ellis Park Stadium. The club is unarguably the biggest football club in the country in terms of success. It is also the most supported club in South Africa and the neighbouring countries of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia etc. It has been estimated that the club has over 16 million supporters.

They have a local rivalry with Orlando Pirates, a fellow Soweto team which Chiefs founder Kaizer Motaung played for in his early playing career.

The Chiefs were banned by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) from competing in African club competitions until 2009 after their abrupt withdrawal from the 2005 CAF Confederation Cup. This was the second time in four years that Chiefs had been penalized by CAF for refusal to participate in a scheduled CAF competition.

Kaiser Chiefs, a British indie/britpop band, was named after the club because Lucas Radebe, a former player of Kaizer Chiefs, captained Leeds United, the team they all supported.

History

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in 1970 shortly after the return of Kaizer "Chincha Guluva" Motaung from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

Several other people have played key roles in the formation and growth of the Chiefs, including the late Gilbert Sekgabi, Clarence Mlokoti, China Ngema, and Ewert "The Lip" Nene.

Kaizer Chiefs—known as Amakhosi by its fans—was one of the first local clubs to turn fully professional. Their headquarters is Kaizer Chiefs Village, in Naturena, six kilometres south of Johannesburg.

In addition to its impressive record of 80 titles in 36 years, the Chiefs have also set benchmarks in local soccer sponsorship.

The 2001/2002 season was one of the Club’s best, winning four major trophies in four months. These included the Vodacom Challenge, BP Top Eight, Coca-Cola Cup, and the CAF Cup Winners Cup, also known as the "Mandela Cup."

By virtue of winning the Mandela Cup, the Chiefs went on to play the CAF Champions League winners Al-Ahly of Egypt in the Super Cup. In April 2002, the Kaizer Chiefs achievements were recognized by being chosen as “CAF Club of the Year.”

In the 2003/2004 season the Chiefs were given the Fair Play Award at the Peace Cup in South Korea. The Chiefs ended the season as league champions winning the PSL for the first time in their history.

During the championship race of the 2004/2005 soccer season, the Chiefs overtook the season-long leaders (Orlando Pirates) in the last game of the season to defend its PSL championship. Under the leadership of Romanian coach Ted Dumitru, Zambian striker Collins Mbesuma had a record-breaking season scoring 35 goals in all competitions.

Kaizer Chiefs' forays into Africa were temporarily scuttled by a Confederation of African Football (CAF) ban. However, it still made its presence felt through the annual Vodacom Challenge that pit Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates with an invited European club. The Chiefs have won the Vodacom Challenge Cup 4 times since its inception. They beat a young Manchester United side in the 2006 Challenge to win the trophy.

In March 2007, coach Ernst Middendorp and the club parted company. The club instantly appointed their rival team Orlando Pirates former coach Kostadin Papic for the remainder of the 2006/7 season.

Muhsin Ertugral returned for the 2007/2008 season to begin his second stint with Chiefs having already coached The Soweto Glamour Boys from 1999 until 2003.

The Soweto derby

The Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates is one of the most fiercely contested matches in world football, and in contrast to most of the other games played in the South Africa Premier Soccer League, matches between the two rivals attract a large fanbase.

Overall record

Notable former players

see also Category:Kaizer Chiefs players

Notable former coaches

• Muhsin Ertuğral 1999-2003, 2007-2009
• Ernst Middendorp 2005-2007
• Ted Dumitru 1986-1987, 2003-2005
• Paul Dolezar 1997-1999
• Philippe Troussier 1994
• Jeff Butler 1988-1989, 1991-1992
• Joe Frickleton 1984-1986
• Orlando Casares 1981-1984
• Siphiwe Tshabalala 1971-1972
• Kaizer Motaung 1970 1972-1973 1976-1978^[1]
• [vela mkhwanazi] 1955-1969

Achievements

• PSL Champions titles: 2
  • 2003/04, 2004/05
• MTN 8 Cup titles: 1
  • 2008
• Telkom Knockout Cup titles: 7
  • 1997, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2010
• Coca-Cola Cup titles: 3
  • 2001, 2003, 2004
• SAA Supa 8 titles: 1
  • 2006
• ABSA Cup titles: 1
  • 2006
• Vodacom Challenge titles: 5
  • 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2009
• Charity Spectacular titles: 2
  • 2002, 2003
• Limpopo Soccer Challenge titles: 1
  • 2006
• Macufe Cup titles: 2
  • 2004, 2005
• African Cup Winners' Cup titles: 1
  • 2001
• African Club of the Year titles: 1
  • 2001
• NPSL Champions titles: 6
  • 1974, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1984
• NSL Champions titles: 3
  • 1989, 1991, 1992
• BP Top 8 titles: 13
  • 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994, 2001
• Iwisa Maize Meal Soccer Spectacular titles: 8
  • 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1994, 1996, 1998
• Mainstay Cup titles: 5
  • 1979, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987
• Bob Save Super Bowl titles: 2
  • 1992, 2000
• JPS knockout titles: 4
  • 1984, 1986, 1988, 1989
• Ohlsson's Challenge Cup titles: 2
  • 1987, 1989
• Castle Challenge Cup titles: 2
  • 1990, 1991
• Rothmans Cup titles: 2
  • 1997, 1998
• Life Challenge Cup titles: 2
  • 1971, 1972
• Datsun Challenge titles: 1
  • 1983
• Benson and Hedges Cup titles: 2
  • 1976, 1977
• Life Challenge Cup titles: 2
  • 1971, 1972
• Stylo Cup titles: 1
  • 1970
• UCT Super Team Competition titles: 1
  • 1972
• Sales House Cup titles: 6
  • 1974, 1976, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1984
• Panasonic Cup titles: 1
  • 1986

Club records

• Most appearances - Doctor Khumalo 397
• Most goals - Marks Maponyane 85
• Most capped players - John Moshoeu 72, Neil Tovey 52, Doctor Khumalo 50 (South Africa)
• Most appearances in a season - Neil Tovey 52 (1992)
• Most goals in a season (all competitions) - Collins Mbesuma - 35 2004/05 (previous record Fani Madida 34 in 1991)
• Record win - 9-1 v Manning Rangers (Coca-Cola Challenge - 23 Mar 96)
• Record loss - 1-5 v AmaZulu (NSL League Match - 1986), Orlando Pirates (NSL League match - 1990)

Premier Soccer League record

• 2009/2010 - 3rd
• 2008/2009 - 3rd
• 2007/2008 - 6th
• 2006/2007 - 9th
• 2005/2006 - 3rd
• 2004/2005 - 1st
• 2003/2004 - 1st
• 2002/2003 - 6th
• 2001/2002 - 9th
• 2000/2001 - 2nd
• 1999/2000 - 3rd
• 1998/1999 - 2nd
• 1997/1998 - 2nd
• 1996/1997 - 2nd

2006/2007 season

Season record

• Absa Premiership - 3rd
• Nedbank Cup - last 16
• Telkom Knockout - quarterfinals
• MTN 8 - winners
• Vodacom Challenge - runners up
• Telkom Charity Cup - runners up

PSL top scorers

1. Nkosinathi Nhleko 6
2. Siphiwe Tshabalala 6

Club awards

Player of the Season: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Players' Player of the Season: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Goal of the Season: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Top Goal-scorer: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Amakhosi Magazine Readers' Choice: Siphiwe Tshabalala
Best-dressed Player: Jimmy Tau
Fair Play Award: Arthur Zwane
Most Improved Player: Serge Djiehoua

Club officials

Management

• Chairman and MD: Kaizer Motaung
• Team manager: Bobby Motaung
• Supporters Relation Manager: Cecil Motaung
• Administrations Manager: Abdulla Mayet
• Brand Manager: Dara Carroll
• Marketing Manager: Jessica Motaung
• Financial Manager: Jason Raine
• Head of Security and Logistics: Thami Myaluza,
• Communications Manager: Thebe Mohatle

Sports

• Coach: Vladimir Vermezovic
• Assistant coach: Fani Madida
• Goalkeeper coach: Rainer Dinkelacker
• Reserve team coach: Donald Khuse

Youth Side

• Goalkeeper trainer and stand in coach for all teams at Youth: Johannes Rider Mofokeng

• Reserve Side and Under-19 Coach: Donald Ace Khuse

• Under-17 Coach: Doctor Khumalo

• Under-15 Coach: Ntsie Maphike

• Under-13 Coach: Jacob Terror Sephooa

2009/2010 First team squad

As of August 14, 2009 Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player 2 DF Jimmy Tau 3 DF Thomas Sweswe 4 DF Thabang Rooi 5 DF Dominic Isaacs 6 MF Reneilwe Letsholonyane 7 FW Kaizer Motaung Junior 8 MF Tinashe Nengomasha 9 MF Josta Dladla 10 MF Mthokozisi Yende 11 MF Abia Nale 13 DF Valery Nahayo 14 MF Siphiwe Tshabalala 16 GK Thela Ngobeni 17 MF George Lebese 18 MF Arthur Zwane 19 FW Nkosinathi Nhleko

No. Position Player 20 DF Tshifhiwa Mmbooi 21 FW Knowledge Musona 22 MF Mandla Masango 23 FW Tshepo Bulu 24 MF David Mathebula 25 DF Wayne Matle 26 DF Jeffrey Ntuka 27 MF Gerald Sibeko 28 MF Tlou Molekwane 29 DF Zhaimu Jambo 30 GK Kabelo Metsimetsi 31 DF Punch Masenamela 32 GK Itumeleng Khune 34 GK Arthur Bartman 35 MF Michael Nkambule 77 FW José Torrealba

On loan

Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player — DF Gordon Gilbert (at Moroka Swallows until 30 June 2010)

Foreigners

In the South African PSL, only five non-South African nationals can be registered. Players with foreign and South African citizenship do not count as foreigners.

• Valery Nahayo
• José Torrealba
• Thomas Sweswe
• Knowledge Musona
• Tinashe Nengomasha
• Jeffrey Ntuka

Stadium(s)

Amakhosi Stadium

Is the future home venue of South African football (soccer) club Kaizer Chiefs. Kaizer Chiefs will become the first football team in South Africa to own their own stadium when the 55,000 All-Seater Amakhosi Stadium is completed in April 2010. The Amakhosi have used no less than 9 stadiums in Johannesburg as their home-ground. The new stadium which is being developed at a cost of R1.2 billion will be part of a greater sports precinct being developed which lies 40 km West of Johannesburg.

The Amakhosi Stadium will be ready in April 2010, while the rest of the complex, which will include cricket and rugby stadiums, a sports hotel and a retail shopping centre — specializing in sports equipment — will be developed at a later stage.

The Gauteng Provincial Government will develop other infrastructures around the stadium such as road, rail and general public access to the stadium.

The Amakhosi Stadium Precinct will also become the home of the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Development Programme with the young Chiefs players taking up residency in June 2010. The Amakhosi Stadium will have state of the art media facilities with a press room accommodating more than a hundred members of the media. It will also have more than 195 private executive suites and special access and viewing areas for Amakhosi fans with disabilities.

The stadium plans include a parking area housing 3000 cars and will be built with special parking facilities for buses and taxis to ensure that the traffic flow in and out of the area is smooth.

The stadium developers have set time lines for the Amakhosi stadium that should open its doors to the public in June 2010.

Soccer City

Soccer City is a stadium located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located next to the South African Football Association headquarters (SAFA House) where both the FIFA offices and the Local Organising Committee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is housed. ^[2]

References

External links

• Kaizer Chiefs Official Website
• Premier Soccer League
• PSL Club Info
• South African Football Association
• Confederation of African Football