Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed their fixtures for the pre-season tour of the Netherlands, set to take place from 4 to 19 July 2025. The two-week tour will see the club face five European sides in preparation for the upcoming Betway Premiership season.
The team will be based in Apeldoorn, a city known for its excellent training facilities. The camp is expected to play a key role in helping head coach Nasreddine Nabi fine-tune tactics, test new combinations, and integrate recently signed players alongside academy talent.
Full Match Schedule
Kaizer Chiefs will play the following five friendly matches:
- 8 July, 19:00 – vs SBV Vitesse Arnhem
Venue: Sportpark Driel, Driel (Open to Public) - 11 July, 16:00 – vs FC Utrecht
Venue: Garderen (Closed to Public – Training Ground) - 12 July, 14:00 – vs NEC Nijmegen
Venue: Overasselt (Open to Public) - 15 July, 19:00 – vs PEC Zwolle
Venue: Meppel (Open to Public) - 16 July, 19:00 – vs FC Twente
Venue: Delden, Enschede (Open to Public)
These fixtures offer a valuable opportunity for the team to gain match fitness and face varied opposition in a controlled environment. The match against FC Utrecht will be a closed session, allowing for private tactical adjustments without media or fan presence.
Building Toward the New Season
The pre-season tour is part of a broader strategy by the club to return to competitive form after a challenging 2024/25 campaign. Coach Nabi is expected to use this European camp to assess player fitness, experiment with formations, and foster team cohesion.
A blend of experience and youth will travel with the squad, highlighting the club’s long-term investment in developing homegrown talent while pursuing silverware.
