Hargreaves & Gyan Praise Chiefs

Former Manchester United and Manchester City midfielder Owen Hargreaves as well as Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan were both full of praise after visiting Kaizer Chiefs’ facilities this week.

The former players turned pundits were part of a group of SuperSport analysts who visited the Chiefs Village this week to play in the game against a Kaizer Chiefs invitational side.

SuperSport host Thomas Mlambo, as well as former Kaizer Chiefs legends Stanton Fredericks and Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bafana Bafana international Phumudzo Manenzhe and Banyana Banyana legend, Portia Modise, were also among the SuperSport analysts.

“It was a fun game to be part of and I was happy to score some goals. Some of the legends still have it,” Gyan told Chiefs media team.

“And it was great to be at the Kaizer Chiefs Village, the Club is one of the biggest clubs in Africa and the experience and the facilities was perfect.

“I wish Kaizer Chiefs all the best in the future and thank them for hosting us so warmly.”

Hargreaves, who was SuperSport’s player-coach on the day added: “It was such a cool experience. It was wicked seeing different guys from different generations showing off their skills.

“It was fun being with the lads, we had a blast. The Kaizer Chiefs facility was amazing, I loved playing here.”

The Kaizer Chiefs players representing the Club were many of the Club’s current technical team and staff members, such as first team coach Arthur Zwane, assistant coach Dillon Sheppard, manager Gerald Sibeko, development coaches Ntsie Maphike, Donald ‘Ace’ Khuse, David Mathebula and Jimmy Jambo, as well as former players like Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siyabonga Nkosi, Brian Baloyi, Cyril Nzama, Nhlanhla Kubheka and Amakhosi icon Lucas Radebe.

The Chiefs team beat the SuperSport selection 7-4 .

“It was a great opportunity for the Club to host the calibre of world-class players we had at the Kaizer Chiefs Village today,” explained Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung.

“It is important for us to continue growing our relationships in world football and all the players who were on the pitch today hold a special place in the hearts of football fans globally.

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“It was also an opportunity for us to cement even more our very close relationship with our partners, SuperSport, and to celebrate their fantastic FIFA World Cup coverage.

“It was an absolute privilege to host SuperSport’s international and local panellists at the Village, who have kept the continent’s football fans engaged during what has been an enthralling FIFA World Cup. It was also very special to bring together so many of our legends and former players, who have not donned the Chiefs jersey in many years.”

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