FC Twente faced Kaizer Chiefs on July 16, 2025, in a pre-season friendly at Sportpark De Scheetheuvel in the Netherlands, marking the Chiefs’ last game of their Dutch tour.[1][2]
Twente entered the match after mixed Eredivisie and friendly results, including victories over Motherwell and Lokeren, and a split series with Qarabag.[1] Kaizer Chiefs, building for the new season under coach Nasreddine Nabi, were seeking to build momentum following their narrow 1-0 win against PEC Zwolle—a victory secured by 19-year-old Naledi Hlongwane, who reacted fastest to a rebound from Mduduzi Shabalala’s shot.[2][8] Before that, Chiefs had lost against Vitesse, Utrecht, and NEC Nijmegen.[1][2]
The friendly with Twente came just a day after the departure of Chiefs’ captain Yusuf Maart, who joined Austrian Bundesliga side SV Ried. The club publicly thanked Maart for his contribution.[2]
The match was set for 19:00 SAST and was streamed live on the Kaizer Chiefs’ official YouTube channel.[4] Supporters could also follow updates via Chiefs’ social media. Following this fixture, Twente were scheduled to play Schalke, while Chiefs would return to South Africa to face Asante Kotoko on July 26.