The football-themed “Champions” will see Joanne Reyneke play the role of Sune Modise, the daughter of the owner of Soshanguve Giants Football Club.
Like a footballer who fails to impress his club in his first season, a local telenovela champion's contract was not renewed by broadcaster Mzansi Magic after just one year on the show.
“Mzansi Magic is a company whose telenovelas champion“The Final Season will not be renewed beyond season one,” the network said in a statement.
Soccer themed champion Joanne Reyneke stars as Sune Modise, the daughter of the owner of Soshanguve Giants Football Club.
When a sudden change occurs in her father's life, she faces numerous challenges, but she becomes a symbol of perseverance and ambition in a male-dominated football empire.
champion It began airing in February and has aired midweek every day. Production on the season wrapped last month, with the final episode scheduled to air on January 31, 2025.
When the show first began, Reineke said she enjoyed playing Sune and the storyline, adding that she didn't know much about the sport featured on the TV show.
“I'm obsessed with delivering my lines accurately because I have to sound like I know what I'm talking about. If you believe that, that's my 'you're good.' I hope no one ever accuses me of 'she doesn't know what she's talking about.' The writers know what they're talking about and I trust them,” Reineke said. News 24.
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A star-studded cast
The all-star cast also includes actors such as Sello Maake ka Ncube, Tumisho Masha, Kwenzo Ngcobo and Kgomotso Christopher.
“Firstly, I’d like to thank the entire cast, Tshedza Pictures, sponsors and advertisers for all their support so far. championand we thank Mzansi Magic for their efforts in entertaining our viewers,” said Shirley Adonisi, MultiChoice’s local entertainment channels director.
“Mzansi Magic plays a vital role in entertaining viewers during primetime and we always keep up with the latest television trends.
“We are currently developing several new show concepts, not just telenovelas, and fine-tuning key returning shows to ensure Mzansi Magic's 2025 primetime slot is well-received,” she said.
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