Orlando Pirates Legend Jomo Sono Gets FIFA Approval for His Boots Technology

• Jomo Sono is bringing a new technology to football to help players improve their performances
• The Orlando Pirates Icon has got approval from the world football governing body FIFA
• The South African legend also shared his views about the approval

Orlando Pirates legend Jomo Sono has got FIFA's approval for his soccer boots technology to be used by clubs and academies worldwide.

The South African legend is part of the Playmaker Tracker device team, creating a smart wearable soccer tracker designed to help players enhance their performance by analysing their stats in training and football games.

A smart tracking device is installed in soccer boots, and it provides key data, such as touches and shots made during games or training.

The Playmaker sensors are placed in a strategic place to get accurate stats, according to the South African.

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It is placed directly on the cleats, which makes it easier to get the information needed, whether the player used the boot indoors or outdoors. Over 200 football clubs and academies globally have partnered with The Playermaker tracker.

The technology has been selected as a member of FIFA's Innovation Program and certified by the football governing body to be used in official games.

In an interview with iDiskiTimes, The Orlando Pirates Icon claims that it is good news that FIFA has approved the device, which would make it easy for them to trade in the football market.

Neymar honoured by PUMA with special boots

Sports Brief earlier reported that Neymar Junior was honoured by PUMA, who - with his help - designed 78 limited-edition football boots that will be given to the most important people in his career.

The 31-year-old went into the Bolivia clash tied with Pele on 77 goals but ended the game with 79 goals in 125 international appearances. Pele played for the South American nation between 1957 and 1971.

The details on the boots are immaculate, featuring a combination of white gold and matte gold. The shoes have 10 unique icons from images created by Neymar to represent the 10 special moments in his life.