Orlando Pirates have unveiled the club's new home and away jersey for the upcoming 2016/2017 season.
The home jersey will retains its iconic black strip while introducing a new interpretation in its execution, adidas and the club said in a joint statement on Thursday.
The three stripes have changed from their traditional white to light grey instead, and the Vodacom logo has taken a horizontal position across the front of the jersey.
A Mandarin collar has replaced the V-neck shape of the previous seasons, and the 3D badge which proudly adorns the heart of the jersey completes the look, resembling the intricate logo detail as will be seen in the jerseys of adidas football giants who will be playing in the UEFA Champions League.
Away Jersey
With the new away jersey, the club has heeded the call from supporters to move to a white jersey, while keeping a touch of red and showcasing the iconic black adidas stripes across the shoulder. The away jersey will also sport a V-Neck collar as opposed to the Mandarin.
“Orlando Pirates is a Club steeped in great history, and as we approach our 80 Anniversary, we felt that it was important to honour certain elements of that history in the executions of our new jerseys. We are proud of our new jerseys and look forward to seeing them both on the field and in the stands,” Pirates Brand Activation Manager, Tokoloho Moeketsi said.
New Technology
The kit features the latest adidas technologies to give Orlando Pirates an 'edge on the pitch': ClimaCool technology provides a mixture of heat and moisture controlling materials, ventilation channels and 3D fabrics tokeep the likes of Thabo Matlaba and Abbubaker Mobara cool in the heat of battle.
Both the home and away jerseys will be available on the 19 August at adidas Performance stores as well as key sports and football retailers countrywide at a recommended retail price of R749 for adult jerseys and R649 for youth.
The Orlando Pirates Home jersey will be donned for the first time on Wednesday, 24 August when the Buccaneers kick off their Premier Soccer League campaign against Golden Arrows at Orlando Stadium.
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