With Mamelodi Sundowns having officially released their new kit, Themba Zwane expressed excitement at the opportunity to win more trophies while wearing it.
What happened?
The Brazilians, in collaboration with global sports company PUMA, launched their new home and away kits on Tuesday, as they gear up for the 2024/25 season.
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The attacker described the kit that will be worn in the upcoming campaign as one that "captures the culture of the club", adding that although the kit may have changed, the "aim is always to create history."
The kits – based on the concept of "Rise, Rule and Repeat" are very familiar as it has been designed in the traditional yellow for home and blue for away trips. It also consists of of an African-inspired pattern featuring graphics of crowns and stars.
"The design tells the club's story from its establishment (the Rise), with the Crowns representing consecutive PSL titles and overall dominance in South African football and the Stars representing the CAF Champions League (the Rule) and the unprecedented run of success which stands at 14 league titles and counting (the Repeat)," PUMA said in a statement.
Check out the kits here:
The Story
Here's what Zwane ad to say when asked about the kits and the side's ambitions for the new campaign:
What do you think of the new kit in terms of how it tells the success story of Mamelodi Sundowns?
The kit captures the culture of the club. We are about improving each season. It also doesn't matter who plays or who coaches, we stick to our style of play and our aim is always to create history.
Seven league titles in a row - do you not get bored winning every year?
No, even all these titles are not enough. You always want to end on a high note, so you need to keep winning trophies.
Which team was the most challenging to play against this season?
Stellenbosch FC. They are a young team, full of energy. Their team spirit is always high, and they are ready to run for each other. They also have a good coach (Steve Barker), and his style suits the players, so it is always a difficult game.
You did not win the Champions League title this year. Given the team's unprecedented success in South Africa, is the African crown now an even bigger goal?
Winning the Champions League is always a motivation as you get to meet the continent's big clubs. We will sit down and analyse our performance, to improve next season. We will win it again, if we keep pushing.
Being ranked among the top 4 teams in Africa means Sundowns get to play in the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in the USA in June/July next year. What excites you about this tournament?
It is going to be a very big thing for every player. To compete against Chelsea and Real Madrid is the dream and it is an opportunity for the younger players to showcase their talent. The quality of the football will help you to improve because you are judging yourself against the best. It is going to be big.
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