By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
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Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club have unveiled their home and away jerseys ahead of the 2023/24 DStv Premiership season.
The PUMA kit’s ‘The Beat Goes On’ design concept showcases African Rhythm which Sundowns fans produce on match days.
The graphic on the home shirt features the MSFC print surrounded by audio waveforms representing the drum beats alongside the singing and chanting of the supporters and players which pulsate throughout the stadium before, during and after matches.
“The design of the new kits goes behind the badge to explore what it means to support Mamelodi Sundowns. It is a tribute to everyone involved in the club, from the generations of loyal fans, to the staff working behind the scenes, the stars on the pitch and the up-and -coming academy players,” said PUMA Marketing Director Brett Bellinger.
The use of drums is an important cultural aspect of Mamelodi Sundowns, representing the passion and energy of the club and its supporters. One of the supporters who expressed this passion and dedication was the late John Black Madumo – the “Master Drum”, – who for a number of years was the heartbeat of the stadium.
Orlando Pirates were the first local top-flight club to reveal its 2023/24 kits and Cape Town City and AmaZulu then followed suit as they both unveiled their kits for the forthcoming season on 21 July, not least of all Kaizer Chiefs on July 25.
SuperSport United FC also unveiled three 2023/24 season kits from their technical sponsor Umbro.
The three colours are as follows:
Royal Blue – (Home) Our traditional blue jersey with white strips.
Turquoise – (Away) In celebration of our “HERE for HER” campaign, our away jersey is celebrating our ladies this year with all the sporting events taking place and will be worn for the first time in our away match against AmaZulu FC on Women’s Day on the 9th of August in Durban.
Red – (Alternative) Will be mostly used for our CAF away matches inspired by our title sponsor Jonsson Workwear.
The 2023/24 PSL season is set to commence on Friday, 4 August 2023, with the defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns taking on Sekhukhune United at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
On Saturday, 5 August, Golden Arrows will welcome Moroka Swallows at Mpumalanga Stadium at 15:00. Royal AM will host AmaZulu in the KwaZulu-Natal derby at Chatsworth Stadium, with the kick-off set for 17:30.
Stellenbosch will welcome Orlando Pirates at Danie Craven Stadium at 20:00, while SuperSport United will lock horns with Richards Bay at Lucas Moripe Stadium also at 20:00.
On Sunday, Kaizer Chiefs will battle it out with Chippa United at FNB Stadium at 15:00, whereas TS Galaxy will face the newcomers Cape Town Spurs at Mbombela Stadium. The kick-off is at 15:00.
Newly promoted side Polokwane City will travel to Cape Town to take on Eric Tinkler’s boys, Cape Town City at Athlone Stadium at 17:30.