There was mini pandemonium as the Kaizer Chiefs visited Delta Park School in Randburg on Saturday afternoon for coaching clinics.

The enthusiastic children including their parents had waited patiently for their heroes to arrive at the venue.

The initiative is in line with the Sports Ministry’s objective to reach out to all communities as part of the country’s integrated sports development. The Club will be embarking in this campaign during the 2012/2013 season in support of the Sports Ministry and to create awareness about the brand amongst all ages in the country.

The players led by Team Manager arrived to the delight of the learners who were waiting with anticipation; Siyabonga ‘Doctor’ Nkosi, Bernard ‘Benito’ Parker, Eric ‘Tower’ Mathoho, Kgotso ‘Cash & Carry’ Moleko, Keegan ‘Micasa’ Ritchie, Lucky ‘Sheriff’ Baloyi, George ‘Whatsup’ Lebese and Mandla ‘Mzimba Shaker’ Masango including assistant coach, Arthur Zwane were at hand to conduct coaching clinics to U9 up to U19 age groups.

The boys and girls on the pitch had a field day learning all about basics from trapping, heading, target shooting from their heroes..

There was also presence from the Management and staff with Manager Corporate Communications, Vina Maphosa, Brand Manager Dara Carroll, Kemiso Motaung and MC and Project Manager for the day, Thato Matuka gave meaning to the event.

Besides players signing autographs, taking pictures the learners who participated in the coaching clinics were handed Club’s merchandise. Team Manager, Gerald Sibeko handed the school with Kaizer Chiefs branded playing kit.

Deputy Principal Wilfred Jacobs who received the playing kit on behalf of the school said; “It is a very good initiative. We do struggle with role models for young people and for these children to look up to the Kaizer Chiefs players is really good. The initiative is also going to boost the morale of both boys and girls. We would like to thank Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung for making this possible and a big thank you to the Club,”

Ladies Soccer U19s Gloria Mthombeni a Kaizer Chiefs fan was all smiles as she had an opportunity to meet the players and assistant coach; “It means a lot because I have always wanted to meet the players especially Keegan Ritchie who is my favourite player.

“As ladies we were about to give up but having Chiefs players here today will without a doubt go a long way in inspiring us to continue with our dreams of playing for Banyana Banyana one day,” added Mthombeni who plays as a defender for the ladies team.

Katlego Leboa (11) said with a smile; “I was so happy to meet Bernard Parker and Keegan Ritchie. The team is already no. 1 in the log so I think we are going to win the league this season,”

The parents were delighted for their children; “We are very delighted the kids could meet their favourite players. My son was up early this morning asking; “When are we going dad?”. He was anxious for the whole week. This will be on their memories for life. This is the type of experience that they will share even with their grandchildren. It is an experience of a life time, “said Michael Fell whose 13 year old boy, Brandon is a playing soccer for the school.

Bernard Parker was delighted with the outing; “It is always good to take some time off and play with children. You could see on their faces that they were delighted to see us. This is also part of the strategy from the Club to take the brand to the people in particular young ones.

Maphosa was also delighted with the proceedings; “We would like to thank the school for inviting us to spend time here this afternoon. It was a day well spent and we could not have asked for more as the Club. It also delighted us to see that 99, 9 % pupils and teachers at Delta are Kaizer Chiefs fans and they had one message for the players and the Technical Team; ‘Go out and win us the league this season,”