adidas, the leading sports brand,
today revealed the new limited edition Orlando Pirates jersey which represents
the celebration of the club’s 75th anniversary. The players will
come out in their new kit when they take on BIDvest Wits during the Telkom Knockout
Cup Final in Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium next Saturday.
“Orlando Pirates gave us a brief
to develop an anniversary jersey that celebrated the rich history of the club
as well as the bright and exciting future. The design inspiration came from the
strip used by the all-conquering 1973 team that won all trophies that were on
offer in that season,” says Zobuzwe Ngobese, the Public Relations Manager at
adidas South Africa.
adidas has also developed a special
anniversary logo, using the round logo which dates back to the 50s and was used
until the late 60s as inspiration.
“For the inner-neck logo we used
the original logo as an inspiration with 1937 accompanying it. As a result of
close interaction between adidas and the Club, respecting the history and
celebrating the future, we have created a jersey that all Buccaneers can be
proud of,” adds Ngobese.
As the defending league champions
and MTN8 Cup winners, Orlando Pirates seem to be on their way to emulating the
class of 1973.
“Whilst
our focus is always on providing for the future, it is equally important that
we look to commemorate our long and rich heritage. As one of the oldest football clubs in Africa, it is imperative that we
celebrate these key milestones.
With the club turning 75 years
next year, the Telkom Knockout Cup Final has presented a perfect platform for
Orlando Pirates Football Club to mark the beginning of the celebrations, which
will be carried throughout 2012” says Mickey Modisane, the Public Relations
Officer at Orlando Pirates.
The new jersey features Climacool
Technology- a combination of performance fabrics, open mesh and ventilation
channels which keep cool air flowing in and heat and sweat flowing out.
Climacool works by considering how and where the body produces heat and sweat
and focuses on specific fabric and garment features in those zones. The effect
is that athletes stay dry, comfortable and perform at their peak in even the
most heated competitions.
The jersey will retail at a
recommended retail price of R 599 and will be available in retail shops from
Monday the 05th of December.
Check all the Orlando Pirates "special
edition" 75th anniversary jersey pictures - http://goo.gl/IvHJH
The following retailers
will have stock of the new Orlando Pirates replica jerseys:
•
adidas concept
stores,
•
Totalsports,
Studio88,
•
Edgars, Cross
Trainer,
•
Ismail Cassim
& Sons,
•
Ndumiso Sports,
•
Poobie Naidoo,
•
Beaver Canoe,
•
Mike Sports,
•
Jack Lemkus,
•
Solly M Sports,
•
Daks
International,
•
Mikka and other
selected retail outlets while stocks last.
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this is the mother of all jerseys, they need to make it a 3 piece and a tie to with it. i will customise mine at the back with "CHAIRMAN". this time has many great things instore for its fraternity and i love everything they are doing. i need to get shoese to go with it and a white walking cane. think of it waking up christmas morning to find father christmas has left you this jersey queen. my wife is kaizer chiefs and my kids are sundowns, swallows and cosmos but they all plan on buying this jersey. I will have to consult with my protocol to see if that is legal or in line with pirates articles.
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hey fellas i got to go, doctors got to take care of business see you guys next season if i make it. enjoy the game on my behalf been kidding with you guys meant no harm at all. love all youall soccer fans no matter your team we all in soccer. keep the burning spear burning, more fire more fire we are on the right track. will score more goals in my next life as graduate bucaneer. tell Jomo to coach Pirates beforev calling it quits. Tell Kaizer to run FIFA. Iron rule all over, I am out thanks to Diskioff love you guys.
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