Supa Strikas is a pan-African football (soccer)-themed comic[1] and animated television series about the world’s greatest football team. Despite their enormous talent, the players must adapt in a game where being the best is only the beginning, and where the opposition is always full of surprises. The Supa Strikas comic prints 1.4 million copies per month in 16 countries. The animated show is broadcast in the same countries and across South East Asia and Latin America, and receives over a million viewers for each episode in South Africa. Supa Strikas appeared on Caltex and Texaco as an ad.
The comic’s global headline sponsor is Chevron (the Caltex and Texaco brands appear on Supa Strikas’ match and training apparel), with other headline sponsors including VISA, GT Bank and Henkel. Partner sponsors feature in each Supa Strikas territory, including Metropolitan Life, Spur Steak Ranches,VISA, South African National Roads Agency, MTN, amongst others.
Sponsors exposure includes perimeter boards in game scenes, product placement / engagement (e.g.: the team often eats at Spur Steak Ranches in theSouth African edition) and full page advertisements.
Supa Strikas is produced by Strika Entertainment, a South African-based comics and animation production studio.
The animated series is broadcast in all Supa Strikas territories. In South Africa it is shown on SABC 1, across South east Asia on STAR Sports Asia,Disney Channel Asia and across Latin America on ESPN Latin America.
There are many teams in the Supa Strika World. Here are some of them:
Supa Strikas: The main team which represents South Africa although the team's player roster line-up is becoming more and more international. They are currently called the "Best Team in the World". Their lead striker is Shakes and their coach is Coach.
Invincible United: The main antagonist team which also represents South Africa. They are the meanest and the most dishonest team in the Super League. Their coach is Vince and their lead striker is Skarra.
Iron Tank FC: The team representing Germany. They are composed of Former Bundeswehr Operatives. They live in the high mountains. They are known for tall, aggressive and loyal players. Their coach is Admiral von Pushup and their lead striker is Johann Uber.
Club Palmantieri: The team representing Brazil. They are known for the former soccer player Edwin. There type of play is titled "The Palmantieri Way". This focuses on Speed, Agility and Balance. Their coach is Edwin and their lead striker is Don Aldo.
FC Barka: The team representing Spain. The team is based in Barcelona. Their lead striker is Riano.
FC Nakama: The team representing Japan. They play with such discipline. Twisting Tiger formerly played with this team. Their coach is Ura Giri and their lead striker is Miko Chen.
FC Technicali: The team representing the United States of America. This team mostly uses technology in everything (hence their name Technicali). Their coach is Toni Vern and their lead striker is Chuck T. Chipperson.
The Azul: The team representing Mexico. They are known for the largest and the best goalkeeper in the Super League, De Lo Santos who came from Qetzlqazl. Their coach is Honcho Gomez.
Sa Ming United: The team representing China. Only appeared in Wolf in Coach's Clothing and in the start of one episode. They rarely appear in the series.
Sultan: The team representing the United Arab Emirates. Their lead strikers are the triplets called the Amal-3 but they got fired in the episode Amal 3's a Crowd. They only appeared in Amal 3's a Crowd. Their coach is Sheikh Ali Zaman.
FC Colossus: The team representing Ireland. The players in this team are rough and tough (one of the players tackled Miko Chen and Twisting Tiger, causing them to be both hurt). Their coach is Nick Kickalopolous.
FC Orion: The team representing France. Their lead striker is Andrec Meda. The team's specialty is airborne play. Their coach, Professor Black, is crazy about space observation and exploration.
FC Hydra: The Team which also represents France. Their stadium is floating in the middle of the sea. Their coach is Coach Del Aqua. They cheated on the episode Tough Luck by tilting their home stadium. Their lead striker is Liquido.
FC Cosmos: The team which also represents the United States of America. Their coach is a cowboy/a hobo. Their lead players are Ninja and Bolo.
FC All Star: An all-star team consisting of all the lead players from the teams that the Supa Strikas has faced so far. Their team captain is Skarra. This team only appeared in the final episode of the series, Bringing Down the House.
The comic series was first published in South Africa in 2000. Afterwards publication spread to various sub-saharan African countries.[2] By 2002 was available in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana andZambia. Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda soon followed.[3]
Supa Strikas, an adaptation of the British comic Roy of the Rovers, receives sponsorship from several companies, including Nike, Caltex, and other South African businesses. The sponsoring firms have product names on various panels.[1][4]
The series was based on "Shakes" Mokena, a boy from Soweto area of Johannesburg.[3] With demand for the comic growing increasingly global, Supa Strikas’ core characters remained local but a more international cast grew around them, including characters of Asian, Latin American and European extraction.[citation needed]
Today, the comic is available across Africa (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Reunion, Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Egypt); in Latin America(Colombia, El Salvador, Panama, Brazil, Honduras and Guatemala); in Europe (Norway, Sweden, Finland) and Asia (Malaysia and Philippines).[5]
Supa Strikas is also an animated series.[6] The 22 minute per episode show debuted in early 2009 in all Supa Strikas territories, and returns in 2010.
In their bid to raise the Super League trophy, the world’s greatest soccer team, Supa Strikas, must adventure through the world of soccer. Supa Strikas explore the roots of the game (from Mexico to China), meet its greatest players (past and present) and confront its most unscrupulous coaches and players!
The story centers around the team’s young striker, Shakes, whom many believe is the best striker in the world. But for Shakes and his teammates, being the best is only the beginning. The game’s global legacy and the players who dream of being crowned Super League champs mean Shakes must constantly challenge himself to remain in contention. As a result he often finds himself spearheading the team’s exploration of the unknown – be it a strange land, a strange opposition or a new soccer challenge.
Supa Strikas combines humor (often in the form of Shakes’ best mate, Spenza), action, technology and exploration in the context of a real soccer challenge. The stories are usually positive life messages that deal with self actualization, fair play, teamwork and respect.
Shakes
While Shakes’ skills are his greatest assets, he also works hard off the field. Shakes can’t resist a mystery, which means he acts first and asks questions later. Luckily he has his teammates and best friend Spenza ready to run backup in any situation.
While Shakes’ skills are his greatest assets, he also works hard off the field. Shakes can’t resist a mystery, which means he acts first and asks questions later. Luckily he has his teammates and best friend Spenza ready to run backup in any situation.
Shakes is known as Shakes Mokena and Shakes Makena in the South African and Kenyan comics respectively, and as Segun "Shegs" Okoro in the Nigerian brand. His Jersey Number is 10. He is known to be the main protagonist of the series.
El Matador
This fiery, passionate Latino player is well known for his striking abilities as he is for his volatile personality and showmanship on the field. El Matador loves the limelight a little too much, sometimes forgetting that soccer is a team sport. His dream is to have a statue at Strikaland. His Jersey Number is 20.
This fiery, passionate Latino player is well known for his striking abilities as he is for his volatile personality and showmanship on the field. El Matador loves the limelight a little too much, sometimes forgetting that soccer is a team sport. His dream is to have a statue at Strikaland. His Jersey Number is 20.
Dancing Rasta
Dancing Rasta is a Rastafarian who believes in peace both on and off the field. As Supa Strikas’ captain he leads his team by example, approaching every situation with physical and spiritual strength. His Jersey Number is 9.
Dancing Rasta is a Rastafarian who believes in peace both on and off the field. As Supa Strikas’ captain he leads his team by example, approaching every situation with physical and spiritual strength. His Jersey Number is 9.
Cool Joe
The smoothest player on the team, Cool Joe is identified by his funky afro and his love for groovy tunes. On the pitch, he supplies perfect crosses to the team's strikers, which have earned him the title of “The Crossing King”. His Jersey Number is 7.
The smoothest player on the team, Cool Joe is identified by his funky afro and his love for groovy tunes. On the pitch, he supplies perfect crosses to the team's strikers, which have earned him the title of “The Crossing King”. His Jersey Number is 7.
Twisting Tiger
The most positive and enthusiastic player on the field, Twisting Tiger is like a tornado through the midfield. Formerly one of Asia's top soccer talents, he's the most expensive player ever bought by Supa Strikas. He is from Japan and was famous In Japan. He formerly played for FC Nakama. His Jersey number is 16.
The most positive and enthusiastic player on the field, Twisting Tiger is like a tornado through the midfield. Formerly one of Asia's top soccer talents, he's the most expensive player ever bought by Supa Strikas. He is from Japan and was famous In Japan. He formerly played for FC Nakama. His Jersey number is 16.
The Blok
Hailing from the icy Prislovia, Strikas’ rock-solid defender doesn't say much, and when he speaks, most people can't understand him. He's a dependable and dedicated member of his team whose "Blok Tackle" has become infamous. Being twice the size of a normal man means that on the pitch, it often takes two men to take him down. His brother, Attak played for FC Technicali because he was jealous when The Blok entered the Super League before him. When he isn't on the pitch, Blok likes nothing more than heading for the mountains, where he loves rock-climbing, snowboarding and base-jumping. His Jersey number is 55.
Hailing from the icy Prislovia, Strikas’ rock-solid defender doesn't say much, and when he speaks, most people can't understand him. He's a dependable and dedicated member of his team whose "Blok Tackle" has become infamous. Being twice the size of a normal man means that on the pitch, it often takes two men to take him down. His brother, Attak played for FC Technicali because he was jealous when The Blok entered the Super League before him. When he isn't on the pitch, Blok likes nothing more than heading for the mountains, where he loves rock-climbing, snowboarding and base-jumping. His Jersey number is 55.
North Shaw
A defender, he spends his weekends catching waves and chilling out at his beach shop, where he sells everything from shell necklaces to used guitars. While North lacks in size, he makes up for it in speed - always in the right place when it counts. His aerial skills are unmatched. His Jersey number is 8.
A defender, he spends his weekends catching waves and chilling out at his beach shop, where he sells everything from shell necklaces to used guitars. While North lacks in size, he makes up for it in speed - always in the right place when it counts. His aerial skills are unmatched. His Jersey number is 8.
Big Bo
Supa Strikas' trusty goalkeeper; He is almost big enough to fill the entire goal mouth. He looks intimidating to strikers from the opposing team, but in reality is a family man with a heart of gold who wouldn't even hurt a fly. Big Bo is a great Goalkeeper who helps Supa Strikas win the Super League trophy. His Goalkeeper Jersey is 1 just like most Goalkeepers.
Supa Strikas' trusty goalkeeper; He is almost big enough to fill the entire goal mouth. He looks intimidating to strikers from the opposing team, but in reality is a family man with a heart of gold who wouldn't even hurt a fly. Big Bo is a great Goalkeeper who helps Supa Strikas win the Super League trophy. His Goalkeeper Jersey is 1 just like most Goalkeepers.
Coach
One of the founding members of Supa Strikas, Coach is always on hand to give his players what they need, whether it's inspirational words or a tough training regime. He's famous for his “unusual” training methods, his unique recipes for the team's success. Always one step ahead, Coach's skills have been honed from a lifetime as one of the world's best players - and now he works to pass his skills on to a new generation of soccer stars. His secret training manual is the stuff of legends, and even his own players don't know what goes on within its hallowed pages. His Old Jersey Number is 11 and he used to be one of the greatest and most creative player in the Super League.
One of the founding members of Supa Strikas, Coach is always on hand to give his players what they need, whether it's inspirational words or a tough training regime. He's famous for his “unusual” training methods, his unique recipes for the team's success. Always one step ahead, Coach's skills have been honed from a lifetime as one of the world's best players - and now he works to pass his skills on to a new generation of soccer stars. His secret training manual is the stuff of legends, and even his own players don't know what goes on within its hallowed pages. His Old Jersey Number is 11 and he used to be one of the greatest and most creative player in the Super League.
Lankey
He is Supa Strikas' spare midfielder. He is a tall Englishman that doesn't play so well but if any midfielder is hurt, he will replace him. His Jersey Number is number 23.
He is Supa Strikas' spare midfielder. He is a tall Englishman that doesn't play so well but if any midfielder is hurt, he will replace him. His Jersey Number is number 23.
Rizo
Supa Strikas' spare defender or normal defender who is sometimes seen on field or off the field. He is a rough and tough man. His Jersey Number is 3.
Supa Strikas' spare defender or normal defender who is sometimes seen on field or off the field. He is a rough and tough man. His Jersey Number is 3.
KlausHe is Supa Strikas' spare Striker. He is a German. Sometimes, he is a defender and he is always nervous. He is the group's class clown. His Jersey Number Is 2.
Griz
He is Supa Strikas' spare defender; He likes to eat fattening things but he still keeps in shape. His Jersey number is 6.
He is Supa Strikas' spare defender; He likes to eat fattening things but he still keeps in shape. His Jersey number is 6.
Noah Murdoch
He is Supa Strikas' Spare Goalkeeper, but very well-skilled and adaptive. He is Seen in 2 episodes but ends up getting hurt. If Big Bo is injured, he will replace him. His Jersey Number is 3. (an unusual number for a goalkeeper)
He is Supa Strikas' Spare Goalkeeper, but very well-skilled and adaptive. He is Seen in 2 episodes but ends up getting hurt. If Big Bo is injured, he will replace him. His Jersey Number is 3. (an unusual number for a goalkeeper)
Aldo
He is Supa Strikas' Spare Midfielder. He has green hair and is rarely seen. Not much is known about him. His Jersey Number is 19.
He is Supa Strikas' Spare Midfielder. He has green hair and is rarely seen. Not much is known about him. His Jersey Number is 19.
Skarra
The lead striker of Invincible United. He is hot-headed, impatient and was once Shakes' best friend. He wanted to be in Supa Strikas and became jealous of Shakes when he became a Supa Strika. He cheats a lot, doing everything possible to win especially against Supa Strikas, particularly against Shakes. He also have fear with Vince (Invincible United coach).
The lead striker of Invincible United. He is hot-headed, impatient and was once Shakes' best friend. He wanted to be in Supa Strikas and became jealous of Shakes when he became a Supa Strika. He cheats a lot, doing everything possible to win especially against Supa Strikas, particularly against Shakes. He also have fear with Vince (Invincible United coach).
Chuck T. Chipperson
Lead striker for FC Technicali. He dropped out of chef school to be a soccer player and he is usually the ones to test Toni Vern's (Their coach) inventions.
Lead striker for FC Technicali. He dropped out of chef school to be a soccer player and he is usually the ones to test Toni Vern's (Their coach) inventions.
De Los Santos
Goalkeeper to The Azuls. He is the biggest player in the Super League, spanning almost the whole goal. He is a descendant of the Aztec's in Qetzlqazl, Mexico.
Goalkeeper to The Azuls. He is the biggest player in the Super League, spanning almost the whole goal. He is a descendant of the Aztec's in Qetzlqazl, Mexico.
Don Aldo
Club Palmentieri's lead striker. He is supposedly a very good dancer even though he's never had lessons. He is also the champion of beach soccer and trains in the Amazon Jungle.
Club Palmentieri's lead striker. He is supposedly a very good dancer even though he's never had lessons. He is also the champion of beach soccer and trains in the Amazon Jungle.
Andrec Meda
The lead striker to Club Orion. He and his fellow Orion players train in a zero-gravity chamber in Soccersphere. He always dream of being an astronaut.
The lead striker to Club Orion. He and his fellow Orion players train in a zero-gravity chamber in Soccersphere. He always dream of being an astronaut.
Miko Chen
The lead striker of FC Nakama. He was Twisting Tiger's best friend when Tiger was still with Nakama but became friends again in the episode "Between Friends." He had an injury that left him with hurt foot. (Possibly broken, not quite specified).
The lead striker of FC Nakama. He was Twisting Tiger's best friend when Tiger was still with Nakama but became friends again in the episode "Between Friends." He had an injury that left him with hurt foot. (Possibly broken, not quite specified).
Sakarabe Takawaki
A Midfielder of FC Nakama He Has Long Hair he was caught in Twisting Tiger's eye of the tiger storm move
A Midfielder of FC Nakama He Has Long Hair he was caught in Twisting Tiger's eye of the tiger storm move
Keisuke Honda Wanatabe
A Defender of FC Nakama He was surprised to see Twisting Tiger's Eye Of The Tiger's Storm His Hair colour is black and purple his hair is spiky and 3/4 of his hair is black His Hair spikes are purple his name is like the real Japanese Footballer Keisuke Honda
A Defender of FC Nakama He was surprised to see Twisting Tiger's Eye Of The Tiger's Storm His Hair colour is black and purple his hair is spiky and 3/4 of his hair is black His Hair spikes are purple his name is like the real Japanese Footballer Keisuke Honda
Johann Uber
He is the lead striker for Iron Tank. He lives in the Fortress, their homeground and frequently gets nightmares about his coach. He is amateurish and does a few not-so-nice things to win (as shown in the one of the episodes where they were against Supa Strikas and he stole the GPS.)
He is the lead striker for Iron Tank. He lives in the Fortress, their homeground and frequently gets nightmares about his coach. He is amateurish and does a few not-so-nice things to win (as shown in the one of the episodes where they were against Supa Strikas and he stole the GPS.)
Spenza
Shakes' best friend who is often solving problems of the team.
Shakes' best friend who is often solving problems of the team.
Toni Vern
The coach of FC Technicali, uses technology to cheat in matches. His latest appearance is in Ball Control'
The coach of FC Technicali, uses technology to cheat in matches. His latest appearance is in Ball Control'
Nick Kickalopolous
The coach of FC Colossus who was never featured in the episodes,he is very picky about buying players(he only buy players of a certain size).
The coach of FC Colossus who was never featured in the episodes,he is very picky about buying players(he only buy players of a certain size).
Mac
He was not a FC player but he is a Argentinian host of soccer games, but he is appeared in all episodes, he seems a bit crazy.
He was not a FC player but he is a Argentinian host of soccer games, but he is appeared in all episodes, he seems a bit crazy.
Krazowski'
A new coach, he works with Vince, he was appeared in the episode 'Wolf in Coach's Clothing' he made the Supa Strikas (as replacement) play badly.
A new coach, he works with Vince, he was appeared in the episode 'Wolf in Coach's Clothing' he made the Supa Strikas (as replacement) play badly.
Brenda
A female host, she appears in every episodes that is in season 2.
A female host, she appears in every episodes that is in season 2.
Attak
Blok's older brother he play with Blok long time ago, but both of them separate, Attak plays for FC technicali and the Blok plays for Supa Strikas.
Blok's older brother he play with Blok long time ago, but both of them separate, Attak plays for FC technicali and the Blok plays for Supa Strikas.
Vince
The coach of the invincible united, Vince is a cheater, and he is very emotional and very dishonest person, selfish. He is emotional when the teams loses or make some mistakes either.
The coach of the invincible united, Vince is a cheater, and he is very emotional and very dishonest person, selfish. He is emotional when the teams loses or make some mistakes either.
Ura Giri
The coach of FC Nakamara, Ura Giri cheated less than Vince, he is friend with FC Nakama's opponent FC Collousus, and doesn't share secrets to his team.
The coach of FC Nakamara, Ura Giri cheated less than Vince, he is friend with FC Nakama's opponent FC Collousus, and doesn't share secrets to his team.
Admiral Van Pushup
The coach of FC Iron Tank, he his an SS coach he is like Vince emotional, if the team loses he will might make a detention, for running or push up 20 or whatever he chooses. He is a bit selfish man and to pushing the FC members to hard to themselves.
The coach of FC Iron Tank, he his an SS coach he is like Vince emotional, if the team loses he will might make a detention, for running or push up 20 or whatever he chooses. He is a bit selfish man and to pushing the FC members to hard to themselves.
Edwin
The lead Striker of Club Palmentieri before Don Aldo, he is a famous forgotten lead striker, he played for long time ago. He is nicer than Don Aldo, he is only appeared in the episode The Lost Star.
The lead Striker of Club Palmentieri before Don Aldo, he is a famous forgotten lead striker, he played for long time ago. He is nicer than Don Aldo, he is only appeared in the episode The Lost Star.
Riano
The young lead striker of FC Barka, he helps Shakes at the episode Instinct Extinct he is very nice than the compare of Don Aldo.
The young lead striker of FC Barka, he helps Shakes at the episode Instinct Extinct he is very nice than the compare of Don Aldo.
Boss
The boss of Supa Strikas, he's face was never seen, but appeared in the episodes Led Steppin, Wolf In Coach's Clothing, and Dancing Rasta on Ice
The boss of Supa Strikas, he's face was never seen, but appeared in the episodes Led Steppin, Wolf In Coach's Clothing, and Dancing Rasta on Ice
Amal 3
The 3 lead strikers, number 4 is the controller of the those Amal 3, three of them are triplets, but they're brain are different, they are playing for Sultan. They're appearance is only in Amal 3's A crowd
The 3 lead strikers, number 4 is the controller of the those Amal 3, three of them are triplets, but they're brain are different, they are playing for Sultan. They're appearance is only in Amal 3's A crowd
Dingaan
A spare midfielder of the Invincible United, his rarely seen in other episodes and except in the episode Training Trap, he was the one who accidentally trapped Shakes and El Matador in the training compound. He's face is almost like Big Bo but except there's a pain in the cover in the head and more thin, he is always nervous and not confidence to himself. Dingaan is not even brave with his super emotional coach Vince.
A spare midfielder of the Invincible United, his rarely seen in other episodes and except in the episode Training Trap, he was the one who accidentally trapped Shakes and El Matador in the training compound. He's face is almost like Big Bo but except there's a pain in the cover in the head and more thin, he is always nervous and not confidence to himself. Dingaan is not even brave with his super emotional coach Vince.
Ninja
The lead striker of FC Cosmos, he is a cheater and a not nice striker, he is one of the super league champion. He's appearance is in Big Bo, To Go, Bringing Down The House, and Dancing Rasta On Ice.
The lead striker of FC Cosmos, he is a cheater and a not nice striker, he is one of the super league champion. He's appearance is in Big Bo, To Go, Bringing Down The House, and Dancing Rasta On Ice.
Bolo
The second lead striker of FC Cosmo, he is easily distracted and a nice striker. His face looks like a dummy, he's one of the super league champion like Ninja. But he's a bit smart too.
The second lead striker of FC Cosmo, he is easily distracted and a nice striker. His face looks like a dummy, he's one of the super league champion like Ninja. But he's a bit smart too.
The usual formation:
1.GKBig Bo 2.DFKlaus 8.DFNorth Shaw 55.DFBlok 16.RWTwisting Tiger 7.LWCool Joe 9.AMDancing Rosta 20.STEl-Matidor 10.STShakes
They only have 9 player as they never shown other 2 playes,except for the subs.
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