{"id":12150,"date":"2025-06-27T16:42:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:42:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=12150"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:24:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:24:35","slug":"kaizer-chiefs-to-face-asante-kotoko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-to-face-asante-kotoko\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaizer Chiefs to Face Ghana&#8217;s Asante Kotoko in Toyota Cup Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced a thrilling international pre-season fixture against Ghanaian powerhouses Asante Kotoko. The game will take place in the Toyota Cup at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on July 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The announcement was made on Thursday at the club\u2019s headquarters in Naturena. Excitement is building as two historic African clubs prepare to lock horns once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-renewing-an-old-rivalry\"><strong>Renewing an Old Rivalry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This won\u2019t be the first meeting between Chiefs and Kotoko. The two sides last clashed in 2001 during the final of the Vodacom Challenge. It was a tightly contested affair that ended in a goalless draw. Ultimately, the Amakhosi clinched victory on penalties at King\u2019s Park Stadium in Durban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking at the launch, Chiefs\u2019 commercial and marketing director Jessica Motaung expressed her pride in reigniting the rivalry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cI am proud and privileged to announce we are playing Asante Kotoko from Ghana,\u201d said Motaung. \u201cWe played them in the Vodacom Challenge many years ago. We have even had players from Kotoko play in the Chiefs jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1139364141\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-revenge-on-the-cards-for-kotoko\"><strong>Revenge on the Cards for Kotoko<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kotoko chairman Nana Apinkwa Akwasi Awua made it clear that his team sees this match as more than just a friendly. He views it as a shot at redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe are here for revenge,\u201d said Awua, referring to their previous loss in 2001. \u201cIt is a good game for our pre-season. We were third in our league last season and have made some new signings to strengthen the squad.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Chiefs, Asante Kotoko lifted their domestic FA Cup last season and are preparing to compete in the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup. Awua believes this fixture will be an ideal benchmark for both teams. It will help them ahead of their continental campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWith both sides going to the Confederation Cup, it will be a good opportunity to test our strengths,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-history-pride-and-preparation\"><strong>History, Pride, and Preparation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams bring significant legacies into this encounter. Chiefs, one of South Africa\u2019s most decorated sides, are aiming to bounce back from a challenging domestic season. Meanwhile, Kotoko arrive in Durban carrying the pride of Ghana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kotoko, a club steeped in African football history, boasts 25 Ghana Premier League titles, 12 FA Cups, and two CAF Champions League crowns. Awua emphasized their ambition to reassert dominance on the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe are also here to reintroduce Kotoko as it used to be. About 65% of Ghana supports this club. We\u2019ve had our ups and downs, but we are rebuilding and aiming to make a serious impact in the Confederation Cup. Look out for us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1194516146\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-back-in-the-toyota-cup-spotlight\"><strong>Back in the Toyota Cup Spotlight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizen.co.za\/sport\/soccer\/local-soccer\/chiefs-face-kotoko-toyota-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiefs<\/a>\u2019 second appearance in the Toyota Cup. They previously lost to Tanzanian champions Young Africans in last year\u2019s edition at Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The event is designed to promote African football unity and excellence. It promises another electric atmosphere and high-quality football showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-match-details\"><strong>Match Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fixture:<\/strong> Kaizer Chiefs vs Asante Kotoko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Event:<\/strong> Toyota Cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> July 26, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With continental glory on the horizon for both sides, fans can expect a fiercely competitive encounter. The match extends beyond pre-season preparation. It&#8217;s a battle for pride, legacy, and momentum heading into the new campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/kaizer-chiefs-release-striker\/\">Kaizer Chiefs Release Striker as Fiston Mayele Transfer Rumours Intensify<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaizer Chiefs have officially announced a thrilling international pre-season fixture against Ghanaian powerhouses Asante Kotoko. The game will take place in the Toyota Cup at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on July 26. The announcement was made on Thursday at the club\u2019s headquarters in Naturena. 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