Kaizer Chiefs have announced their 2025 pre-season training camp will be held in the Netherlands, from 4 to 19 July, as the team looks to build momentum ahead of the new 2025/26 season.
Apeldoorn, a town situated about 80km from Amsterdam, will serve as the team’s base for the duration of the camp.
Match schedule: Five friendlies confirmed
The team will face five Dutch clubs, including opponents from both the Eredivisie (top flight) and the Eerste Divisie (second tier):
| Date | Opponent | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 8 July | SBV Vitesse Arnhem | 19:00 |
| 11 July | FC Utrecht | 16:00 |
| 12 July | NEC Nijmegen | 14:00 |
| 15 July | PEC Zwolle | 19:00 |
| 16 July | FC Twente | 19:00 |
NOTE: All times SA
Media and fan engagement
- Selected training sessions will be open to media, offering interview opportunities with players and technical staff
- Kaizer Chiefs will be accompanied by supporters selected through the Vodacom Tsamaya campaign, highlighting the club’s focus on fan inclusion and engagement.
Strengthening international ties
Kaizer Chiefs stated that the camp aims not just to prepare the squad physically and tactically, but also to foster football relations between South Africa and the Netherlands.
This European pre-season marks a significant step as Kaizer Chiefs look to return to winning ways.
Amakhosi finished a disappointing ninth in last season’s Betway Premiership, missing out once again on a spot in next season’s lucrative MTN8 tournament.
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