Vissel Kobe Overview

Vissel Kobe vs FC Seoul: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the AFC Champions League Elite match between Vissel Kobe and FC Seoul, as well as kick-off time and team news

Vissel Kobe v FC Barcelona - Preseason Friendly

Flick reveals why Rashford's Barca debut only lasted 33 minutes

Hansi Flick has revealed why he cut Marcus Rashford's pre-season debut for Barcelona short, taking the loanee off after just 33 minutes.

Rashford receives love-in from Barcelona fans after debut

Barcelona completed the loan move for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United earlier this week, and the England winger has already made his debut for Hansi Flick's side. Rashford came on as a substitute in the Catalan side's 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan, and the 27-year-old loanee has received loads of love from cules for his strong showing off the ball.

Rashford upstaged on Barca debut as Flick's side beat Kobe

Barcelona began their pre-season with a 3-1 win at Vissel Kobe, with Marcus Rashford coming off the bench to make his debut.

Barca are off to Japan! Chaos resolved as friendly uncancelled

Barcelona have confirmed their tour to Japan is back on, with the Vissel Kobe friendly going ahead after resolving contract disputes and flight chaos.

Chaos continues for Barca as new issues jeopardise Asia tour

Problems continue to mount ahead of Barcelona’s pre-season tour of Asia. Although payment issues have been resolved, new complications have emerged.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Nagoya Grampus	16	8	5	3	28	18	10	31	W W W L W
2	Vissel Kobe	16	8	5	3	24	19	5	31	W L W L L
3	Gamba Osaka	17	4	8	5	24	21	3	25	L L W L W
4	Cerezo Osaka	16	5	6	5	17	16	1	25	W L W W L
5	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	16	6	4	6	21	19	2	24	W L L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Nagoya Grampus

W
W
W
L
W

Vissel Kobe

W
L
W
L
L

Gamba Osaka

L
L
W
L
W

Cerezo Osaka

W
L
W
W
L

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

W
L
L
L
W

Frequently asked questions

When were Kaizer Chiefs founded?

Kaizer Chiefs were founded in January 1970 when Kaizer Motaung returned to South Africa from the USA where he played as a striker for the Atlanta Chiefs of the North American Soccer League (NASL).

How did Kaizer Chiefs get their name?

Club founder Kaizer Motaung combined his own first name with the second name of the club (Atlanta Chiefs) he played for while in the USA.

Who are the owners of Kaizer Chiefs?

Kaizer Motaung is the owner and chairman of the club with various other undisclosed individuals and entities holding shares in the club.

What is Kaizer Chiefs stadium called?

The club’s official home ground is the FNB Stadium but the club regularly plays home matches at other grounds, most notably the Moses Mabhida Stadium and New Peter Mokaba Stadium.

What are Kaizer Chiefs nicknames?

The club is known as Amakhosi or The Glamour Boys by fans.

How many trophies have Kaizer Chiefs won?

52 domestic trophies and one African Cup Winners Cup (2001).

How many times have Kaizer Chiefs won the top-flight league title?

Chiefs have won a total of 12 league titles under the auspices of the PSL (4), NSL (3) and NPSL (5).

Who has made the most appearances for Kaizer Chiefs?

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Who is Kaizer Chiefs all-time top scorer?

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.