Kaizer Chiefs Legends From the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and Early 2000s Gather at Naturena

Kaizer Chiefs Legends From the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and Early 2000s Gather at Naturena

Keba Mothoagae
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • The finest collection of players to have represented Kaizer Chiefs since its inception in 1970 recently gathered at the club's base in Naturena
  • The event was for the legends of the 70s, 80s, 90s and early 00s to reminisce about the past and discuss current matters
  • Among them were Absalom ‘Scara’ Thindwa, Nelson ‘Teenage’ Dladla, Jan ‘Malombo’ Lechaba, Marks ‘Go-Man-Go’ Maponyane and Doctor ‘16V’ Khumalo

Those familiar with Kaizer Chiefs' history would have been left agape at the collection of individuals who converged on Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena recently.

A constellation of stars from the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s met to discuss various topics around the club. These included the passing of club great Jerry Sadike, to an upcoming event next month in KwaZulu-Natal to honour the late China Ngema, one of the founders of the Amakhosi in 1970.

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All the Kaizer Chiefs legends, including founder Kaizer Motaung, in attendance at the event. Image source: Kaizer Chiefs Facebook page.
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Co-founder and chairman Kaizer Motaung told the club's website:

“I need to shake everyone’s hands, because I can’t believe who has come here today. These players were part of an important part of our history from the start. We value their contributions and want to keep getting them together as often as we can.

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"We want to utilise them to help grow the current first team and our youth players."

The Daily Sun reported that Sadike passed away on 01 July at a hospital in Edenvale at the age of 70. He had been reported missing from his Orlando home, having been under treatment after having suffered a stroke earlier this year.

Ngema passed away, aged 79-years-old in July 2013.

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