The year was 2000 when Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates signed a groundbreaking sponsorship deal with the country’s leading cellular network Vodacom. The parntership was further renewed in 2012.
KAIZER CHIEFS AND ORLANDO PIRATES MAKING CLOSE TO R100 MILLION PER SEASON?
Popular TS Galaxy chairman Tim Sakuzi recently had a wholesome chat with Mazola Molefe on the Behind The Boot podcast. Among many high points, Sakuzi suggested that Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates earn R80-R100 million per season from Vodacom.
“What is the true value of a front-shirt sponsorship deal?” Molefe asked Sukazi.
“For a club like Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs, it can range between R80 to R100 million. These are the kind of clubs they are. But a club like us [TS Galaxy] we would accept something like R8, 10, 15, 20 million per season.
Check out the full interview here.
SIBONGISENI MTHETHWA IMPRESSES NASREDDINE NABI
Kaizer Chiefs supporters followed the reports. Sibongiseni Mthethwa was not in coach Nasreddine Nabi’s plans, and could have left in September if Stellenbosch FC and AmaZulu did not say no to signing him on loan.
The 29-year-old midfielder suddenly made a surprise start against Richards Bay before another start against Royal AM in the same week. Kaizer Chiefs coach Nabi later admitted that Mthethwa has fought to show his qualities.
“I think this time “Ox” [Sibongiseni Mthethwa] understands his role. We worked together on his negative points,” said Nabi via FARPost.
“’Ox’ worked hard to improve the negative points. If he works hard, he will progress. He took his chance and worked for his chance. Same with all players. I congratulate Ox for his performance.”
KAIZER CHIEFS TO RELEASE CHRISTIAN SAILE?
Kaizer Chiefs has not been a success for Christian Saile so far. Is the left-footed forward saying goodbye soon?
Coach Nasreddine Nabi has shown his trusted wingers such as Wandile Duba, Gastin Sirino, Pule Mmodi and Mfundo Vilakazi. With just seven goals in 54 appearances, the 25-year-old Saile will be deemed surplus to requirements by coach Nasreddine Nabi and his Amakhosi technical team.
“They have tried to give him a chance and be patient with him, but they are not getting the returns they expected from him,” a source told Soccer Laduma.
“Yes, it’s true there have been clubs who have shown interest in him but things are not coming together.
“And the team is looking to get another striker and a winger, the two positions which Saile can play. The plan is now to release him and create that space for players to come in.
A second source said, “They have looked at all angles, including how much the club is spending already. If they are to bring in more players while there are players who are not really playing or performing, it will balloon the salary bill, and they are avoiding that.
“So letting Saile go is one way of cutting on the costs at the club hence even the loan deal could be out but releasing him seems to be the right solution.”
IS THIS THE RIGHT DECISION TO RELEASE CHRISTIAN SAILE?
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