23/04/2026
Nthato Mokgata Spoek Mathambo steps onto the global stage with his debut commercial, “Made For Champions,” for Carling Black Label and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Parallel stories of soccer champions on and off the pitch unfold in this energetic spot that merges moody B&W action, gritty archival footage and narrative moments.
Big love to Nkanyezi Masango, Dale Mullany, Neo Makongoza, Sarah Rayner and the team for backing bold creative, always.
Client:
VP Marketing: Vaughan Croeser
Brand Director:
Marketing Director:
Brand Manager: Luyanda Sello
Agency: Ogilvy
Chief Creative Officer: .masango
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Associate Creative Director:
Group Creative Head: Mpumelelo Ngewu
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B-Unit:
First Assistant Director: .me.trav
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Key Grip:
Gaffer: Dave Howe
Focus Puller: Ruan Barnard
Loader: Katlego Macheru
DIT: Kobus Loubser
VTO: Ludwig Bezuidenhout
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Makeup & Hair:
SFX: JP van der Merwe
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Casting:
Lead Actor: Bethal Sanza
Supporting Actor: Thokozani Jiyane
Supporting Actor: Vincent Mahlape
Supporting Actor: Kundai Madhandara
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Editing Company:
VFX Supervisor: Johan Wentzel
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Final mix:
Sound Engineer: Arnold Vermaak
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