July 23, 2026

Ayanda Frances Felem

Mamelodi Sundowns unveil new home kit featuring two CAF Champions League stars

CAPE TOWN – Global sportswear brand Puma and Mamelodi Sundowns have officially unveiled the club’s new home kit for the 2026/27 season.

The jersey marks a historic milestone as the first to feature two CAF Champions League stars, commemorating Sundowns’ second continental triumph after their trademark shoeshine and piano style of football guided them to the CAF Champions League title two months ago.

The new home kit sees an iconic design make its return, drawing inspiration from one of the club’s most memorable jerseys. Rooted in Mamelodi Sundowns’ rich heritage, the strip reimagines the historic kit that featured on the cover of the inaugural edition of Kick Off magazine in February 1994.

The modern design pays homage to the club’s proud legacy while reflecting its continued growth, success and ambitions for the future.

The marketing campaign, titled “Shine On Masandawana”, features a blend of the club’s present and past, showcasing current stars Grant Kekana, Thapelo Morena, Malibongwe Khoza and Kutlwano Letlhaku alongside legendary figures who have helped shape Mamelodi Sundowns’ remarkable legacy.

Among them are Daniel “Mambush” Mudau, a member of the iconic 1994 team, as well as club legends Roger Feutmba and Hlompho Kekana, who captained the Brazilians to their historic first CAF Champions League title in 2016.

“Mamelodi Sundowns and Puma have formed a formidable team over the past decade and with the new kit we wanted to honour and celebrate all the players who have contributed to the club’s successful legacy,” said Brett Bellinger, Puma SA Marketing Director.

“It is fitting that this Shine on Masandawana kit will be the first to feature a second star marking the club’s latest CAF Champions League win. More evidence that with Masandawana the Sky is the Limit.”

Hlompho Kekana, who was the captain when Mamelodi Sundowns won the CAF Champions League in 2016 to win the first star, added: “We felt different as players when we started wearing the PUMA kit in 2016 as it brought back memories and history that the brand had with Mamelodi Sundowns from the era of Mambush Mudau, Ewe Kambule and Chancy Gondwe,” he said.

“The legacy gave us the edge to push harder and emulate the club’s legends. The new jersey, which is the first edition with two stars above the club’s crest, is a piece of history as it pays homage to the past and celebrates the success of Mamelodi Sundowns as the Champions of Africa.”