Kaizer Chiefs have announced that they have partnered with Kappa after their 22-year partnership with Nike came to an end.
The club confirmed on Thursday they have parted ways Nike, as reported by iDiski Times in October.
“It was an iconic partnership that revolutionised South African football in the early 90s and now Kaizer Chiefs and Italian sportswear giants Kappa have reunited in a landmark agreement that sees Kappa become Chiefs’ official technical sponsor and licensing partner from the 2023/24 season for an initial period of five years,” the club said via a statement.
“The agreement to reunite two of the leading brands in football was signed in Italy today, rekindling a relationship that first started in 1989 for seven glorious trophy-laden years and a memorable football fashion journey.
“In terms of the new agreement, Kappa will supply kit and accessory products to all Kaizer Chiefs teams, from the Kaizer Chiefs Youth Academy Development teams to the Senior Team. In addition, Kappa will have the right to manufacture and distribute Chiefs and Kappa branded merchandise and accessory products in South Africa, throughout Africa and the across the globe.”
