By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
FIFA is just around the corner, with a host of brand new features being revealed by EA Sports over the last few weeks.
EA has announced a number of new licenses and stadia arriving in FIFA 23, with some of football’s most iconic venues appearing for the first time.
Mamelodi Sundowns will feature in FIFA 23 for the very first time, with the current South African title holders set to make their debut in the series.
According to Sundowns, they will be the only African side in the latest edition for gamers.
“Mamelodi Sundowns will feature in the latest #FIFA23 game as the only African team in the game! It’s time to pick up those controllers and play with Bafana Ba Style! “Sundowns wrote on their social media platforms.
Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs have featured in the past.
The game features some of the best clubs in the world including English, Spanish, French, Italian and German clubs.
This is huge recognition for Sundowns who have been dominating local football for the better part of the last decade.
“Sport has the unique ability to bring people together, and no sport unites people as powerfully as football does in Africa,” said 33-year-old Sundowns chairperson Tlhopie Motsepe.
“From its first introduction in 1993, the FIFA video game series has played a similar role in bringing Africans together around gaming consoles across the continent, and more recently, it has brought African gamers to the world.
“Mamelodi Sundowns Football Club is delighted to be part of the EA SPORTS roster of teams and is humbled to represent our continent in the latest edition of FIFA 23.
Playing their games in an iconic yellow and green kit, Sundowns have been nicknamed the Brazilians and will be hoping to bring some Samba flair to FIFA 23.