The event that saw Kaizer Chiefs players, Itumeleng Khune, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Abia Nale, Mandla Masango, Valery Nahayo, Jose Torrealba, Jeffrey Ntuka, David Mathebula, George Lebese and Nkosithathi Nhleko mingling and signing autographs with hundreds of adoring fans.

Public Relations Manager, Thebe Mohatle did a very good job while Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung, Brand Manager Dara Carroll and Supporters Retail Manager, Emmanuel Khumalo also graced the event.

Public Relations Manager of NIKE, Seruscka Naidoo explained the rational behind organizing the event, “This is an opportunity for the fans to meet and greet Kaizer Chiefs. The fans always wish to get up close and personal with the stars and as you can see they really appreciated this. It is also an opportunity to showcase the stunning new Nike jersey launched at Orlando Stadium a couple of weeks ago,” she said.

Naidoo paid a glowing tribute to the players for the affection they showed to the adoring fans who had taken time to come to Maponya Mall on the Thursday afternoon, “Itumeleng Khune and Siphiwe Tshabalala came to me suggesting we have more of these events.

It is always great when players want to be with people that support them through thick and thin. I want to thank all of them for being wonderful with fans and hopefully there will be more of these coming in the near future,” she added.

Tau also speaking in Sotho thanked the fans for coming, “It is a pleasure to have all of you here. We always look forward as players, to meet you our fans as part of saying thank you for the support you are all giving us as a team,” he said.

Commenting on the jersey Tau said, “We (players) really love the new jersey and the fact that Nike, as a market leader in sporting brands has gone back to our original colours is great. We have no doubt this is also going to enhance our performance on the field of play.

We are very keen to see which players will be giving their jerseys to winners of the competition that is happening at the moment. It will be an absolute honour for the players to give their jerseys to the winners. If you have not entered yet – look at the banner underneath the stories so that you can enter!” he concluded.