Adidas, the leading global sportswear brand, recently unveiled the newly designed Orlando Pirates Home and Away jersey for the 2022/23 season.
The new kit pays homage to the Soweto giants as they celebrate 85 years this year. The range consists of two new designs: Home jersey (charcoal) and an Away jersey (grey &white). The home charcoal jersey features silver accents and logos, alongside red trim on the collar and cuffs. A subtle striping pattern covers the front and sleeves.
The adidas Orlando Pirates Away jersey introduces a smart design graphics in white, with accents of grey patterns, black collar and redpiping, with the historic “Skull and Crossbones” logo adorning the back of the jersey, symbolising the club’s roots.
“Our designers ensured that players remain feeling cool on the field of play with a new innovation that optimizes sweat distribution and maximise airflow,” said Bob Maphosa,Football Sports Marketing and PR Manager at adidas SA.
The new jersey is made with 100% recycled materials and features the latest in adidas’ temperature regulation innovation, AERO.RDY – KEEP COOL, which is designed to keep players feeling cool, dry, and confident during play by optimizing sweat distribution and maximizing airflow.
“This season signifies a major milestone in the Club’s long and proud history,with this being our 85th anniversary year.We are excited to launch the 2022 / 2023 Season jersey with our long-standing technical sponsor adidas,” saidThandi Merafe, Media and PR Manager at Orlando Pirates.
Not only is adidas offering men’s jerseys but to be more inclusive for our fans, this year we have the ladies and kids’ jersey, which will also keep the fans comfortable and cool as it manages the body’s sweat for a dry feeling the AEROREADY – KEEP DRY technology.
Orlando Pirates players will wear the new 2022/23 jersey for the first time on the opening weekend of the DStv Premiership in August 2022. Jerseys will be available for purchase from today at the Orlando Pirates Shop at Orlando Stadium, the Orlando Pirates App and at adidas retails stores outlets.
DID YOU KNOW?
adidas is the global leader in football.
It is the official supplier of the most important football tournaments in the world, such as the FIFA World Cup™, the UEFA European Championship, the UEFA Champions League & Major League Soccer.
Adidas also sponsors some of the world’s top clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, FC Bayern Munich & Juventus, as well as top Federations such as Germany (DFB), Spain (RFEF), Belgium (RBFA),Argentina (AFA)& (as of January 2023) Italy (FIGC). Adidas is also partner to some of the best athletes in the game including Leo Messi, Paul Pogba, Mohamed Salah, Paulo Dybala, Karim Benzema, Catarina Macario, Jude Bellingham, VivianneMiedema, Trinity Rodman, Jennifer Hermoso, Serge Gnabry, Pedri, Joao Felix, Lindsey Horan & Wendie Renard.
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