Mayor Xaba Upbeat As Toyota Cup Heads To Durban
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Date: 2025-06-30 10:50:26

Mayor Xaba Upbeat As Toyota Cup Heads To Durban

ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
30 JUNE 2025
 
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba has welcomed the announcement by Kaizer Chiefs Football Club that the Toyota Cup will be played in Durban on 26 July. 
 
The soccer showpiece between Chiefs and Ghanaian club Asante Kotoko Sporting Club will be held at the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium, which is known for hosting major entertainment and sporting events. 
 
The game will be preceded by a music concert featuring renowned local artists as well as a curtain raiser match between Kaizer Chiefs Legends and Zulu Kingdom Legends. 
 
The Mayor described the announcement as another vote of confidence in the City’s ability to host major sporting events. 
 
“It also demonstrates that we continue to be the premier destination for events, conferences and entrainment. We want to assure both teams and supporters who will be attending the event, that we are ready to host them. We will put all necessary measures in place to ensure that we deliver a successful event,” said Mayor Xaba.
 
The event is expected to bring huge economic spin offs into the City and create job opportunities for locals.
 
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