Kaizer Chiefs are back in action as they continue their intensive pre-season preparations in Murcia, Spain! Under the watchful eye of newly appointed head coach Fernando Da Cruz, the Glamour Boys are set to test their mettle against Saudi Pro League outfit Al Kholood at the Pinatar Arena Football Centre.
Fresh off a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Scottish giants Rangers FC, Amakhosi are looking to build team chemistry, sharpen tactical structures, and inject a winning mentality ahead of the highly anticipated 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.
Match Details & Pre-Season Schedule
Keep up with the Glamour Boys’ European tour as they fine-tune their tactics before returning to South African soil.
- Fixture: Kaizer Chiefs vs. Al Kholood
- Venue: Pinatar Arena Football Centre (Murcia, Spain)
- Kick-off: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:30 AM (EAT)
Remaining Pre-Season Fixtures:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (EAT) |
| 18 July 2026 | Elche CF | Pinatar Arena, Spain | 8:00 PM |
| 26 July 2026 | Scotland FC (Toyota Cup) | Royal Bafokeng Stadium, SA | TBC |
How Well Do You Know Amakhosi?
Test your knowledge with these legendary facts about South Africa’s most decorated football institution!
- Where is home? The primary home ground for the Glamour Boys is the iconic FNB Stadium (Soccer City) in Nasrec, Johannesburg.
- The Name & Crest: Founded in January 1970 by Kaizer Motaung, the club’s name is a hybrid of his first name and the Atlanta Chiefs—the North American Soccer League (NASL) team he played for. The famous Native American figurehead in the crest was also inspired by the Atlanta club.
- The Ultimate Goal King: During the historic 2004/05 season, Zambian striker Collins Mbesuma set an unbroken club record by scoring a staggering 35 goals across all competitions!
- The Appearance Record: Midfield maestro Doctor Khumalo holds the absolute record for the most official appearances, pulling on the Gold and Black jersey an incredible 497 times between 1987 and 2004.
- Modern PSL Era Titles: Kaizer Chiefs have won the league title 4 times in the modern Premier Soccer League (PSL) era (2003–04, 2004–05, 2012–13, and 2014–15), contributing to their grand total of 12 top-flight championship titles.
