Kaizer Motaung: Our Amakhosi supporters are our strength

Kaizer Chiefs chairperson Kaizer Motaung has praised the support of the club’s loyal fans as he bid farewell to a difficult 2021.

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In a lengthy goodwill message to bring in the new year posted on Kaizer Chiefs’ website, Kaizer Motaung outlined a number of challenges faced by the DStv Premiership side, while looking ahead to a brighter 2022.

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Moutaung wrote: “As we bid farewell to 2021, we close the page on another challenging year for all of humanity and reflect on the travails of the past 12 months to draw wisdom that we may take forward into the future.

“This year, like 2020, was fraught with disruptions as society battled to come to terms with the Covid-19 pandemic, and football was no exception. While scientists and doctors continue to work around the clock in an effort to curtail the spread of virus, new ways of working – in football and business in general – have been needed to adapt to the situation.”

Kaizer Motaung hailed the continued development of the Amakhosi Youth Development Academy, while remembering all those lost this past year.

Absence of fans has been felt – Kaizer Motaung

To the Soweto giant’s supporters, he penned: “As we always say, our supporters have always been our pillar of strength. Your absence has been felt in all areas of the club.

“We miss the sights and sounds of thousands of you singing in the stadiums, the visits to the Village, the gathering of hundreds of vehicles at our headquarters ahead of the Soweto Derby to name a few.

“The Kaizer Chiefs family, comprised of young, old, male, female, LGBTQ+, all races and creeds is a shining example to the world of unity in diversity through a shared love of football and Amakhosi.

“We hope it won’t be too long before greater numbers are allowed to attend matches again. We are excitedly looking forward to travelling to Polokwane, Durban, Cape Town, Nelspruit, knowing the stadium will be painted Gold & Black.”

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