Independiente del Valle news

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📽️ | Messi tackled by pitch invader during chaotic friendly

Lionel Messi was tackled to the turf by a pitch-invading fan during Inter Miami’s chaotic friendly clash with Independiente del Valle. The MLS Cup winners had been due to face Ecuadorian opponents on February 13, but the contest had to be rearranged. It eventually took place in Puerto Rico on February 26, with Argentine GOAT Messi among the stars on show.

Arsenal agree deal for Ecuadorian wonderkid twins

Arsenal might just have landed two of South America's most exciting young talents in Independiente del Valle's Quintero twins, Edwin and Holger. The duo, who are currently 16 years old, are set to complete their paperwork in London this week and will officially complete their switch from the Ecuadorian side in August 2027, when they will have turned 18.

Dortmund ready to bring Ecuadorian teen straight into Kovac's team

Borussia Dortmund have been keeping a close eye on Ecuadorian wonderkid Justin Lerma since striking a deal to sign the teenager back in 2024. The young sensation is set to join the Bundesliga giants next summer once he turns 18 in a €4 million deal and the club's current plan is to immediately thrust him into the senior team after being impressed by his performances in his homeland.

Incoming Chelsea wonderkid Paez set for immediate loan move

Incoming Chelsea sensation Kendry Paez is all set to move out of Stamford Bridge on a loan deal in the summer.

NXGN 2025: Football's 50 best teenage wonderkids

The annual NXGN lists are back for another year, highlighting 50 of the most incredible talents to have been born on or after January 1, 2006

Kendry Paez: Chelsea's new £17m Ecudorian wonderkid

The 16-year-old is is regarded as the best talent to ever emerge out of Ecuador, and he has completed a move to the big-spending Blues

Chelsea strike deal to sign wonderkid Kendry Paez

Chelsea have announced they have agreed a deal to sign Ecuadorian teenaged star Kendry Paez from Independiente del Valle in his home country.

Chelsea close to Kendry Paez agreement 🤝

Chelsea are close to reaching a verbal agreement with Independiente del Valle over the signing of 15-year-old Ecuadorian starlet Kendry Paez.

Independiente del Valle vs. America-MG: TV channel, & team news

Independiente won the first meeting of these sides 2-0, with goals from Junior Sornoza and Billy Arce scoring goals in the match

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Atletico Mineiro vs Ind. Del Valle: TV channel, & team news

These two sides drew 1-1 in their first meeting of this stage and now chase progression

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America MG vs Independiente del Valle: TV channel, stream & team news

While the visitors qualified directly to the group stage by virtue of winning Ecuador’s Serie A in 2021, their hosts have already been in the mix

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How to watch Libertadores Group Stage Week Six

There is still everything to play for in this final round of fixtures, with seven last-16 places still up for grabs and plenty of potential for upsets

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How to watch Libertadores Group Stage Week Five

Atletico Mineiro and Palmeiras are already through to the last 16, but who will join them in this penultimate round of fixtures?

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How to watch Libertadores Group Stage Week Four

The likes of Flamengo and Palmeiras could be celebrating a last-16 berth by the end of the week after making a strong start in the Copa

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How to watch Libertadores Group Stage Week Three

The first phase reaches its halfway mark this week with another round of intriguing fixtures to watch

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How to watch Libertadores Group Stage Week Two

The first phase continues in earnest with the second round of fixtures, following a string of upsets to kick things off last week

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How to watch Libertadores Group Stage Week One

South America's strongest teams kick off the first round proper of the competition this week with a host of intriguing clashes on offer

Independiente del Valle, Richard Schunke, Ecuador's Barcelona player Jonatan Alvez

Barcelona vs IDV: How to watch Ecuador Serie A matches

The reigning champions look to maintain their unbeaten start to the 2021 against the dangerous Quito side

Moises Caicedo: Ecuador wonderkid dreaming of Man Utd move

The 19-year-old midfielder has established himself as a player of great potential at both club and international level in South America

Frequently asked questions

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Doctor Khumalo holds this record with 497 appearances.

Marks Maponyane with 85 goals.