Kaizer Chiefs announced that they have entered a partnership that will assist the club in maintaining its facilities.
In a statement, the Soweto giants described the collaboration with John Deere, a global brand, as a “landmark” deal.
“Kaizer Chiefs have joined forces with John Deere in a landmark partnership that gives Amakhosi exclusive use and maintenance services of a brand-new lawnmower, produced by the world-renowned manufacturers of agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, diesel engines and lawn care,” reads the club statement.
“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.
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“A New York Stock Exchange-listed corporation, John Deere has a global footprint. Their name, like that of Kaizer Chiefs, is synonymous with the highest standards of quality and performance. They share many core values, laying a foundation for the potential for a long, fruitful relationship.”
Kaizer Motaung Jr, sporting director of Chiefs, emphasised the common bonds shared between the two grand institutions.
He was speaking at the Chiefs Village on Thursday morning, where the magnificent piece of engineering was delivered.
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“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,” he said.
“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.”