Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns will have a third kit this season, set to be used in the inaugural African Football League.
The Tshwane giants will be the only South African club campaigning in the Super League, with the Premier Soccer League expected to give them the go-ahead to play in the competition that will comprise of eight top clubs from across the continent.
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The African dawn kit, launched by Sundowns' sponsors Puma, is a dark blue jersey inspired by the colour of the African sky at the dawning of a new day.
"With the team about to represent the Nation in the inaugural African Football League we have designed this kit to honour Mamelodi Sundowns as they take their place amongst the other as giants of African football. A new League deserves a stylish and special kit for our Team," said PUMA Marketing Director Brett Bellinger.
Sundowns are due to play Angolan outfit Petro de Luanda away from home this weekend in the Super League, with the return fixture set to be played on home soil three days later.
Should they progress to the semi-finals, Sundowns will be play the winner between Tanzanian giants Simba SC and Egyptian kings Al Ahly, with the possibility of facing former player Percy Tau again, having met last season in the CAF Champions League.
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Before taking part in the Super League, Sundowns will play TS Galaxy in the Carling Knockout at Mbombela Stadium on Wednesday. The squad will certainly be tested, with head coach Rulani Mokwena having to rotate his players during this hectic period to ensure they are all fresh and that they avoid injury.
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