More than 100 South Africans loudly supported Amakhosi during their match against Dutch club NEC Nijmegen in Overasselt on Saturday afternoon

They were wearing all kinds of Kaizer Chiefs jerseys, which made their presence very colourful.

The fans attending the game were not only South Africans living in the Netherlands, but they also came from the surrounding countries, including Belgium and Germany.

There were even a few Zimbabwean Chiefs supporters, like Mabeka Kagolide and Mbele Nkomo.

Kagolide lives in England, in Wigan, which is not too far from Manchester. He came driving from there, took the boat to the Dutch port of Hoek van Holland. Then drove to Bremen, in the north of Germany, to pick up his cousin Nkomo. From there, they drove together to Overasselt to watch the Glamour Boys.

He started supporting Amakhosi while still living in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. "That was in the time of Lifa Gqosha," Kagolide enthuses. "During those days the team’s players also included the likes of Patrick Mabedi, Neil Tovey, Thabo Mooki and Doctor Khumalo.

"Pollen Ndlanya was my favourite, while I also really admired Siyabonga Nomvethe."

The Zimbabwean has a collection of all the Chiefs jerseys from 2000 onwards. "I am just looking for one with 'Iwisa' on it," he explains, "but the cheapest one I could find online costs 300 pounds. That's a bit too much. But I hope to get it sooner or later."

Dutchman Dennis Lighthart is another massive Amakhosi supporter. He's physically disabled and moves around with two walking sticks. He's full of positiveness and bubbling with energy. His girlfriend is South African.

Lighthart was in South Africa when the Nedbank Cup final was played, watching the match in a little bar with his girlfriend and other Glamour Boys supporters. "When Chiefs scored the winner, the place went absolutely crazy!"

Some Amakhosi fans walked over to Lighthart and promptly announced: "You are one of us!"

The Dutchman, who lives in Haarlem, uploaded a video on TikTok (@soccermaddennis) about his love for Amakhosi after this experience, which was promptly watched 50 000 times.

"I couldn't believe it," he reflects.

He's proudly wearing a Chiefs jersey. His favourite player: Thabo Cele.

After the encounter against NEC, Lighthart comments: "It was a very good game, I enjoyed watching it. I am really proud about the team's performance."

Billy Mbuyane, Qhama Babana, Lamla Matiwane and Tiro Bosilang travelled six and a half hours by car on Friday, from the German capital Berlin to the Dutch city of Arnhem, where they slept over.

"I have loved Kaizer Chiefs since my childhood," Mbuyane says, while enjoying a beer. "We are all die-hard supporters!"

Mbuyane is convinced that all the friendly matches against strong Dutch opposition in the Netherlands will rub off on the team. "It will make the team better!"

In Berlin, many supporters have created a so-called 'watch party' to follow Amakhosi games online at somebody's house.

"Chiefs unite!", he explains the gatherings.

Blain Appel attended the game with his family. He's originally from Klerksdorp but now lives in the Dutch city Emmen. He's related to Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy.

"It feels like home," Appel comments, while pointing at all the Amakhosi fans in attendance. "It's really lovely to see Kaizer Chiefs in action."

John Elias Martins is yet another eager follower of the Chiefs match against NEC Nijmegen. He's only 13-year-old and simply adores the Glamour Boys. He came with a friend, with his mother driving all the way from the German city of Essen.

His favourite player is Bradley Cross. "That's because he played in Germany," he explains.

There were also numerous women in attendance, including Mosa Ngcobo, who lives in Amersfoort, which is not too far from Apeldoorn, where the Glamour Boys are based for their pre-season camp.

"Kaizer Chiefs forever!," she enthuses, before dwelling on the topic of Chiefs not having won a trophy for a long time before the 2025 Nedbank Cup win. "After seven years of dryness, rain will fall. Then, there will seven years of rain!"

"I am not a prophet," she adds, with a big smile on her face. "But that's what I know. I am convinced that, certainly after this pre-season camp in Holland, one will see a vastly improved performance from Chiefs."

Mlulami Singapi is the Political Councellor at the South African Embassy in Den Haag (The Hague). He received the Glamour Boys at the airport upon their arrival in Holland, accompanied by a fellow diplomat.

Referring to all the Glamour Boys supporters at the accommodation of Dutch amateur club Overasseltse Boys, which hosted the match against NEC Nijmegen, he comments: "It's beautiful to see that the Kaizer Chiefs Brand is alive and kicking!"

He's not worried at all about the three losses, sustained against strong Dutch opposition so far.

"Not at all," he says adamantly. "They are honing their fitness and their game plans to be ready when the league kicks off. They need to gel as a team. That's what pre-season is for. The Chiefs coach will go back to South Africa with a clear view of where his team is and what still needs to be done."

"I wish Kaizer Chiefs all the best for the season," he concludes.