Renowned South African artist Nelson Makamo reimagined football silverware with his avant-garde Betway Premiership trophy design. Featuring golden fluid lines and a symbolic tree-root base, the piece represents football’s deep cultural roots while embracing modernity.

The trophy’s design emerged from over 60 sketches, with its flowing form symbolizing unity between players and supporters. The PSL hailed it as a “lifetime symbol” of South African football – a deliberate departure from traditional trophies that sparks conversation about how we celebrate sporting achievement.

Makamo’s creation proves trophies can be both functional awards and meaningful cultural artifacts.