Kaizer Chiefs celebrate 50th birthday
The chairman said one felt a lot of nostalgia as he look back at where he started and the journey that has unfolded over the years.
On this day, Amakhosi was formed in 1970 by club chairman, Kaizer Motaung. The Soweto giants gave away free tickets to tomorrow’s match against Highlands Park with some exciting entertainment line-up.
“Obviously one feels a lot of nostalgia as you look back at where you come from and at the journey that has unfolded over so many years. There are many stories to tell and I am very grateful that I am alive, and that God spared me, to see our dream come true. When we started, a lot of people thought this is one of those passing things that will fall by the wayside. There were critics and sceptics who did not believe we were serious. When I look back, I feel very proud and fulfilled. At least we did not disappoint so many people and so many families who believed in us and shared our dreams. We’ve made so many people happy, and that is what is so important. The path we took was always meant to ensure we take people along the way with us,” he said.
Many took to social media to congratulated the team for its milestone. This what they had to say:
Happy Birthday Amakhosi Family!
Today is your day, our day. Our Chairman had a vision and this is why we are able to celebrate the biggest football brand on the continent. We celebrate an African legacy and story, formed 50 years ago that continues to touch lives.#KaizerChiefs50 pic.twitter.com/qH6guKmogH— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) January 7, 2020
Today we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of @KaizerChiefs, which was started 50 years ago by a 26 year old Kaizer Motaung. Kaizer Chiefs is one of South Africa’s most recognizable brands and an institution that has produced many great legends in football! It’s #KaizerChiefs50! pic.twitter.com/LZbxMSR764
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) January 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/alfavina/status/1214379035654008832/photo/1
On this day 50 years ago, #KaizerMotaung and a group of young people started a club that would revolutionize African football @KaizerChiefs
Happy 50th Birthday #KaizerChiefs50 pic.twitter.com/14kx1FVsHg
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) January 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/TembekaNgcukai1/status/1214451352912506882
Happy birthday #Amakhosi4Life . Congratulations Chairman. You have built the football brand an institution. The history of the club is Indisputable and undeniable. #KaizerChiefs50 🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/bPMjyHb8ZX
— Pitso Mosimane (@TheRealPitso) January 7, 2020
https://twitter.com/mbali_ndlela/status/1214430023853195264
#KaizerChiefs50 . Congrats .its been a long journey . Celebrations have started @Phefeni today. pic.twitter.com/BDXGnu5u6j
— Bantu Holomisa (@BantuHolomisa) January 7, 2020
May the Lord bless this team to grow BIG and continue winning major trophies. Let's continue showing LOVE & PEACE all the time because our blood is Black and Gold. ❤️✌🏾 #Amakhosi4Life #KaizerChiefs50 #AbsaPrem pic.twitter.com/LOrBYE9PFX
— Cellular® (@Cellular_jnr) January 7, 2020
