Kaizer Chiefs are set to have their groundskeeping devices upgraded through a landmark partnership with a prominent brand.
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What's the story?
Amakhosi have announced a partnership with a global corporation that manufactures a large selection of machinery, including lawn care equipment.
This partnership gives Amakhosi exclusive use and maintenance services of a brand new lawnmower that will service the grounds at the Kaizer Chiefs Village in Naturena.
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Kaizer Chiefs x John Deere
John Deere is a global company hailing from the United States that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, and lawn care equipment among others.
Kaizer Chiefs revealed on their Twitter account that they've joined forces with John Deere in a landmark partnership that gives the club use of a pricey new lawnmower that's more expensive than entry-level Volkswagen or Toyota.
"The state-of-the-art groundskeeping device, specifically designed for the immaculate maintenance of sports fields, worth in the region of R1 million, will afford the Amakhosi players and technical staff the luxury of training on pristine pitches, in line with the Club's world-class training facilities at the Kaizer Chiefs Village," reads a caption from a Chiefs post on Twitter.
In a press release from the Soweto giants, Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr. underlined the common bonds shared between the two brands.
"It seems to me John Deere's mindset and way of doing things is about investing in people and doing the bigger things, and that is something that stands out to us because it's not just about a piece of equipment, or doing some business," added Motaung.
"Infrastructure is about the deeper values and translating them into action. This speaks exactly to the values of the Club and all that we strive to live for. It is important to know we have partners who are in it for the long haul.
"From an infrastructure point of view, we are very happy to have partners that will assist us in achieving our objectives," he concluded.
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Marketing Director, Jessica Motaung showed appreciation to the John Deere brand and highlighted the initiative implemented with John Deere and Stadium Management SA last season, that created the Family Zone in the stands at the FNB Stadium to accommodate parents or adults who attend games with children, that would give them an unforgettable matchday experience.
"We appreciate that you understood the need for us to create a family experience at the stadium that was going to advance attendance, allowing supporters to really enjoy themselves, and also attract a new generation of fans of all ages and types, where women can feel safe, the spaces for kiddies and teenagers, without impinging on families or the older generation of fans," she said.
Check out the handover of the pricey mower:
Scroll through the gallery to view snaps of Jessica Motaung and the John Deere team:
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