Sports Desk Reporter
Kaizer Chiefs have given supporters a first look at the club’s new home and away jerseys for the 2026/27 season. The collection celebrates the club’s rich heritage while introducing fresh, modern designs.
Produced in partnership with Kappa, the latest range marks another chapter in the collaboration between the club and the Italian sportswear brand.
The jerseys combine traditional Amakhosi colours with design elements inspired by culture, history and contemporary football fashion.
The home jersey stays true to Chiefs’ iconic gold identity. It features subtle geometric patterns influenced by Zulu culture, together with black pinstripes and a black collar to give it a refined finish.
The away jersey takes a different direction with a black base. Gold and grey zigzag detailing forms a striking V-shape across the chest, inspired by a lion’s mane. The design also pays tribute to the club’s memorable kits from the 1989 and 1992/93 seasons.
For the first time, supporters will also be able to buy limited edition long-sleeved versions of both jerseys. The club has also introduced a women’s cut home jersey, designed specifically for female supporters.
Kaizer Chiefs said the jerseys have been manufactured using recycled materials as part of the club’s environmental commitment.
They also feature Kappa’s performance fabric technology, which helps players remain comfortable in demanding weather conditions.
Kaizer Chiefs Marketing Director Jessica Motaung said the club wanted this season’s range to reflect both its identity and ambitions.
“As we have done over the past three seasons, we have worked hard to come up with glamorous and stylish designs that manifest the spirit of our mantra for the season, The Kingdom Rises, intended to make our players and supporters stand out and be noticed, whether at the stadium or elsewhere,” she said.
“The away jersey roars with pride and is one very strong jersey. We thank Kappa again for their partnership and look forward to another season of success on and off the field,” added Motaung.
Kappa South Africa’s Ricky Joseph said the club’s jerseys had become instantly recognisable across the continent.
“It is an honour to have South Africa’s biggest club, Kaizer Chiefs, wearing the Kappa kit so proudly. What is even more rewarding is seeing the jersey everywhere you go in South Africa, and across the continent during CAF competitions, from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia and Egypt,” said Joseph.
“As we get into our fourth year, we truly believe supporters and players will enjoy wearing these new kits. I believe that this season’s Kaizer Chiefs designs are our best yet, perfectly combining trendiness, history and culture all in one,” he added.
The jerseys are available for pre-order online, with supporters able to personalise them with names and numbers.
The full range includes training wear, travel kit, tracksuits, T-shirts and accessories. It will also be available ahead of the new campaign.
The official retail launch takes place on 24 July at selected stores, including Totalsports, Studio 88, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Mike’s Sport.
The recommended retail price is R1,399 for the short-sleeved replica jersey and R1,599 for the long-sleeved version.