Borussia Dortmund away shirt revives Kaizer Chiefs comparisons

Borussia Dortmund’s newly released away kit has prompted another round of comparisons with Kaizer Chiefs, after supporters noticed similarities between the German club’s latest design and a memorable Amakhosi shirt.

The new Dortmund strip features the club’s traditional yellow-and-black colours, a combination that immediately caught the attention of South African football fans. Many supporters have drawn parallels with Kaizer Chiefs’ 50th anniversary jersey, which was launched in 2020.

Images of Dortmund’s away kit have circulated among Chiefs followers, with several pointing out how familiar the overall appearance feels. The discussion has added to an ongoing, light-hearted debate about the visual links between the two clubs.

Dortmund’s new away design can be viewed in the gallery above.

The latest comparison is not the first time the German giants and Kaizer Chiefs have been linked through their kits. Dortmund’s home and away strips have both previously been compared with designs worn by Amakhosi, giving supporters another reason to revisit the similarities between the clubs.

Both teams are strongly associated with yellow and black, so some overlap in their football identities is natural. However, Chiefs fans have regularly suggested that the resemblance is sometimes more noticeable than a shared colour scheme alone, particularly when specific shirt patterns and design features appear similar.

That has led to playful speculation that Dortmund’s latest release could have been influenced by Kaizer Chiefs. There is no indication that this is the case, but the familiar colour combination and design have nevertheless reignited the conversation among supporters.

The two clubs have not used the same kit manufacturer in recent years. Borussia Dortmund currently work with PUMA, while Kaizer Chiefs are partnered with Kappa. Chiefs previously had a kit agreement with Nike.

The difference in suppliers has not stopped comparisons between the teams’ designs. For now, the connection remains a subject for fans rather than an official link between the clubs, but Dortmund’s newest away shirt is likely to keep the discussion alive.

The kit debate comes as Kaizer Chiefs supporters continue to follow developments around the club and its players. Related coverage includes the report titled “Mofokeng’s UCL dream shattered as McCarthy stays alive”, while Chaine has also attracted attention after showing off a stylish “after hours” look.

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Dortmund’s release has therefore provided Chiefs fans with another familiar-looking design to examine. Whether the resemblance is intentional or simply the result of both clubs’ longstanding attachment to yellow and black, the latest kit has ensured that comparisons between Borussia Dortmund and Kaizer Chiefs remain a talking point.