Mzansi has come together to celebrate Dr Kaizer Motaung's 80th birthday, with an outpouring of tributes for the football icon.
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One of South Africa's most pivotal football figures turns 80 today, 16 October, and local football fraternity from fans to clubs and players have taken time to honour Dr. Kaizer Motaung.
In a Kaizer Chiefs article commemorating his birthday, "Chincha Guluva" was rightfully hailed as a legend, pioneer, and leader. Not only did he establish one of Africa's biggest clubs in 1970, but he also played a pivotal role in shaping the local football scene as we know and enjoy it today.
A passage from the article reads, "Today, we honour you, our Chairman, Bra K, Chincha Guluva – a true icon of football in Africa. We are blessed to have you as our leader and father. Your hard work, passion, dedication, and vision have inspired millions around the world, and your legacy will continue to shine brightly for many years to come."
"On behalf of the entire Kaizer Chiefs family, we wish you a very happy 80th birthday. Here's to many more years of health, happiness, and success!"
Happy Birthday to our Chairman, Dr. Kaizer Motaung
— Kaizer Chiefs (@KaizerChiefs) October 16, 2024
from the Amakhosi Family!#Kaizer80 #Amakhosi4Life #LoveAndPeace #Chincha80 #KM80 #AlwaysHome pic.twitter.com/U4VqeS7SW3
Amakhosi have been counting down to Dr. Motaung's milestone birthday, creating the ideal platform to celebrate the club chairman for his profound impact on the game, his achievements, leadership, parenting, and remarkable personality on this special occasion.
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Here are some of the tributes that have come Dr Kaizer Motaung's way from Orlando Pirates, the PSL, politicians, sponsors, players and of course, adoring supporters:
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— Vodacom Soccer (@VodacomSoccer) October 16, 2024
As we celebrate football royalty, we also tip our makarapas to a pioneer in the local game ya diski. Sithi here's to more Chincha Guluva.#VodacomTurns30 | @kaizerchiefs | #Kaizer80 | #KM80 pic.twitter.com/mEl7I434Nr
?? Happy Birthday Dr. Kaizer ( Chincha Guluva ) Motaung
— ????KH?SINATION ???? ?????? (@bless_ndaba) October 16, 2024
We love you and we honour you ????? ??#Amakhosi4Life#Khosination#abuyileamakhosi #ikhosialipheliumoya #ezikaChinchaGuluva #alwayshome
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Happy 80th birthday Dr Kaizer Motaung ??
— Xoli Zondo (MBA) (@XoliswaZondo) October 16, 2024
Thank you for your incredible contribution to South African football. pic.twitter.com/pHyKgx0rMF
The African National Congress extends its well wishes to Kaizer Motaung on his 80th birthday. We salute this Octogenarian for his enduring legacy and wish him continued health, happiness and success. pic.twitter.com/AWSYMCxnXY
— African National Congress (@MYANC) October 16, 2024
On the occasion of Chairman, Kaizer Motaung's 80th birthday, we celebrate a true legend and pioneer of South African football. His remarkable journey, from an extraordinary player to founding and leading one of the South Africa's most iconic football clubs, Kaizer Chiefs, has… pic.twitter.com/NCWONyRav2
— ANC SECRETARY GENERAL | Fikile Mbalula (@MbalulaFikile) October 16, 2024
Chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung 80th Birthday ?? amen ?? what a privilege and an honour to be beside you and drinking directly from your well of wealth of wisdom .
— Vina , Corporate Communications Manager (@alfavina) October 16, 2024
Happy 80th Birthday Milestone. pic.twitter.com/rmQZOHcITg
A happy birthday to Dr Chincha Guluva?????
— El Capitano? (@_izodlalaiTv) October 16, 2024
It's because of you that we have a football club we are so deep in love with ?????
To many more years, Dr Kaizer Motaung?????? https://t.co/2wDGChx7kN pic.twitter.com/NqKppIMA7V
Today, we celebrate the life of an icon in South African football.
— Official PSL (@OfficialPSL) October 16, 2024
Happy Birthday, Dr. Kaizer Motaung.#KM80 pic.twitter.com/sRFwWe9lOx
??Happy 80th Birthday to @orlandopirates legend and @KaizerChiefs Chairman,Dr Kaizer " Chincha Guluva" Motaung!
— Orlando Pirates (@orlandopirates) October 16, 2024
?????#OrlandoPirates #OnceAlways pic.twitter.com/gws2JCWvoX
The man who altered the South African football landscape forever.
— Thatishi (@thatishi) October 16, 2024
The man
The myth
The legend https://t.co/GPSlNReHft
An Icon Living! ????
— ShowmaxSport (@ShowmaxSport) October 16, 2024
Happy Birthday to the Kaizer Chiefs Chairman and Orlando Pirates legend. ?????? https://t.co/FvgvxInVCv
Happy birthday Legendary Chairman Dr Kaizer Motaung @KaizerChiefs God is good all the time, enjoy your day! pic.twitter.com/97zh4xHlwZ
— Thomas Langu Sweswe (@sweswethomas) October 16, 2024
Happy birthday to a very chilled Chairman and Grootman!!! Dr Motaung ???????????? https://t.co/S0DUWJQn5j
— DavidKau (@davidkau1) October 16, 2024
@KaizerChiefs let me take this opportunity to salute a man who I have had the pleasure to meet and engage with. A top class gentleman for whom I have the utmost respect. Happy birthday Sir, may God continue to bless you with health, prosperity and joy for many more years to come. https://t.co/jiMBfs4bc8
— Mike Makaab (@MikeMakaab) October 16, 2024
?? Happy Birthday Dr. Kaizer ( Chincha Guluva ) Motaung
— ????KH?SINATION ???? ?????? (@bless_ndaba) October 16, 2024
We love you and we honour you ????? ??#Amakhosi4Life#Khosination#abuyileamakhosi #ikhosialipheliumoya #ezikaChinchaGuluva #alwayshome
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Happy 80th birthday Chairman ??????????? https://t.co/GyCawuDSm6 pic.twitter.com/l4jqYLI13f
— Siphiwe Tshabalala (@siphiweshabba) October 16, 2024
Let's celebrate the 80th birthday of Dr Kaizer "Chincha Guluva" Motaung, the Chairman of ?@KaizerChiefs?. Your unwavering leadership and dedication to elevating our football to a world-class level continue to inspire us.???????? pic.twitter.com/jEvniJkQL1
— Julius Sello Malema (@Julius_S_Malema) October 16, 2024
