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Kaizer Chiefs 2021-22 kit: New home & away jersey styles and release dates

Kaizer Chiefs are expected to release their new home and away kits for the 2021-22 campaign, which is set to start next month.

The Soweto giants have a long-term sponsorship deal with American sportswear giant Nike, having joined forces in 2001.

Goal brings you details about Chiefs' current kits and provides you with information on when the club is likely to release their new jerseys for the 2021-22 season.

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Current Kaizer Chiefs kits 

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Amakhosi's current home kit was was unveiled ahead of the 2020-21 season, and has proved popular among the fans.

It draws inspiration from the club's founder and chairman Kaizer Motaung, incorporating a lion’s mane in the design to reflect the Bataung clan name. 

The Naturena-based giants also released an away kit which is striking electric blue with gold trim around the neckline and sleeves, and it came as surprise for the South African football fraternity as the club are known for their traditional gold and black heritage.

When asked why the club opted for a blue kit, Chiefs' marketing director Jessica Motaung said: “As a country and a club, we have been through much in the past few months.

"We now have a new sense of urgency to do better. The new collection is unconventional in design and colourful, it’s exactly what we need – the unexpected." 

Rumoured Kaizer Chiefs 2021-22 kits

Amakhosi fans are anxiously waiting to find out what the club has in store for them regarding the new kits as the 2021/22 term draws closer.

Leaks for the Glamour Boys' new kits have already started to do the rounds on various websites and social media platforms.

When will Kaizer Chiefs release their 2021-22 kits?

Chiefs usually release their new kits just before the annual Carling Black Label Cup which is set to make its return next month after being cancelled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The high-profile pre-season match featuring Chiefs and their arch-rivals Orlando Pirates is scheduled to take place at Orlando Stadium on August 1.

Therefore, Amakhosi look destined to unveil their new home and away jerseys in the final week of July.

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