When do Kaizer Chiefs leave for the Netherlands?
Kaizer Chiefs are packing their clogs and heading to the Netherlands. Here are all of the details fans need.
Chiefs toured Turkey last season, and now they're heading to Holland.
George Matlou is a surprise inclusion given his fringe squad status.
'Mayele will only come to South Africa for a holiday and Amapiano'
As you'll know by now, Chiefs are heading to the land of Dennis Bergkamp, Virgil van Dijk and Wesley Sneijder for their European pre-season tour adventure. The Glamour Boys jet out on 03 July and conclude the tour on 19 July. It should be a fun fortnight! George Matlou, somewhat surprisingly, will be on the flight. George Matlou is on the club's list of players to travel to the Netherlands for pre-season. Image: iDiski Times / X
According to journalist Siya Gijana , Chiefs are taking a look at SuperSport United's Aphiwe Baliti. The 23-year-old played 15 league matches for Matsatsantsa last term and can also operate at right-back.
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