Supa Strikas (TV series)

In their bid to raise the Super League trophy (equivalent to UEFA Champions League), the world's greatest soccer team, Supa Strikas, must adventure through the pee of soccer. Supa Strikas explore the roots of the game (from Mexico to China and other countries), meet its greatest players (past and present) and confront its most unscrupulous coaches and players! Shakes has a rival "Skarra" who him and his Coach try everything to sabotage the Strikas on their upcoming game.

The story centers around the team's youngest 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.

There are 10 main players in the team and their coach:

• Coach (Coach)
• Shakes (Striker, Main Character)
• El Matador (Main Striker)
• Dancing Rasta (Midfielder, Captain)
• Big Bo (Goal Keeper, Vice Captain)
• North Shaw (Main Defender)
• Blok (Defender)
• Cool Joe (Midfielder, Left Winger)
• Twisting Tiger (Midfielder, Right Winger)
• Klaus (Substitute Striker)
• Eagle eye(Defender)

It's of Kenyan origin based on the Harambee Stars team which is the national team. "Coach " is based on a reputable Kenyan coach called Ghost Mulee. Odongo and makena are famous Kenyan footballers.

However, it is also dependent on which version of the comic you got. It is also based in South Africa, evidenced by the player Chippa Sirengo.

The series was produced by Strika Entertainment, a South African-based comics and animation production studio until 2019, when the entire franchise was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment.

It is broadcast in all Supa Strikas territories. In South Africa season one was previously broadcast on SABC 1 and SABC 2 until the rights were taken over by e.tv which is yet to broadcast the latest season which is currently on Disney XD and Cartoon Network (Africa), across South east Asia on STAR Sports Asia and Disney Channel Asia, in Zambia on ZNBC, in Panama on TVMax and across Latin America on ESPN Latin America. Meanwhile, in India and Pakistan, Supa Strikas can also be seen on Sonic-Nickelodeon and Nick HD+. in Canada on Citytv, in Chile on Canal 13, in Morocco on 2M TV, in France on Orange and Canal+, in Qatar on JeemTV, in Malaysia on Disney XD Asia and TV2 (previously on TV3 and TV9), in Hungary on TV2, in the Philippines on Studio 23 (now ABS-CBN Sports+Action) and in Poland on ZigZap , Teletoon+ , TVP ABC and Disney XD in Turkey and the United Kingdom on Pluto TV, in Portugal on SIC K and in Singapore on Mediacorp Suria. And soon to be telecasted again on Hungama TV from 21 December 2020 7:30 pm

On November 23, 2021, Supa strikas official channel released a trailer of their brand new series titled "Rookie Season." The trailer announced the series release date to be- 3 December 2021. It was said to be a Youtube Original series. It focuses on How Shakes joined Supa Strikas. "Rookie Season kicks back to where it all started for Supa Strikas’ youngest star. Join Shakes on a series of misadventures, as he gets betrayed by his best friend, searches for his dad and mystifies his sister, risking everything for one shot at joining the world’s most epic soccer team and raising a little thing called the Super League!" On December 3rd 2021, Supa Strikas official channel released 6 episodes of "Rookie season." An official date for the rest (7-12) has not been announced. [1] However, the 7th episode of the series was released on April 15th 2022.[2] The 8th episode released on April 22nd 2022. With this, many have concluded the series will release the next 4 episodes weekly. The series has officially been made weekly, the 9th episode released on April 29th 2022.

The series got 9.1/10 points, rated by IMDB. The series has received criticism for its lack of main female characters.[3]

• Official website
• Supa Strikas at IMDb
• Supa Strikas at Strikas Communications
• Supa Strikas Malaysia Website