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Kappa And OGC Nice Present ‘Populaire Sud’ A Shirt That Pays Tribute To 40 Years Of The Ultra Movement In Nice
Nice, Friday 14 November – To mark the 40th anniversary of the Ultra movement in Nice, OGC Nice and Kappa are celebrating four decades of fervour, passion and undying support for Le Gym through a unique shirt christened “Populaire Sud”.
Designed in close collaboration with representatives of the group, the shirt pays tribute to those who have given life to the South Stand at the Stade du Ray and the Allianz Riviera since 1985. This limited edition jersey will be worn by the players during the game against Olympique de Marseille on Friday 21 November (kick-off 8:45pm CET).
A black shirt, a symbol of loyalty and unity
Completely black, the “Populaire Sud” shirt stands out through its simplicity and strength.
Its design is a tribute to the unique style of the Ultras, with red flashes on the collar and sleeves that reinforce its authenticity as a Nice shirt.
The Gym’s badge has the dates 1985 - 2025 under it, emphasising the exceptional and exclusive nature of the shirt. The emblem of the Nice Ultras appears on the back of the collar along with the group’s motto, “Honour and Loyalty”. It is a symbol of a four-decade-long story of passion, which is underlined by “40 ans” – 40 years – written on the inside of the collar.
A collective creation
The fruit of collaboration between OGC Nice, the Populaire Sud and Kappa, this shirt embodies the bond and the respect between the club and those who support it.
The launch campaign illustrates that relationship by mixing players and members of the Ultra group in a celebration of the past, present and future. The visuals – taken at the Ray, the Allianz Riviera, and several emblematic Nice locations – bear witness to this common history and the passion that runs through the city.
Cynthia Marcou, Director of Partnerships, Merchandising & Digital: “This special edition shirt underlines the desire of OGC Nice to pay tribute to 40 years of the Nice Ultra movement and the popular dimension that is integral to its history.”
Tchoa, Populaire Sud President: ”We are proud the club accepted our request to work together to create this shirt which celebrates the 40th anniversary of our group. It is a great sign of recognition for all those who – for so many years – have breathed life into this stand and supported Le Gym.”
Rémi Garnier, Kappa’s Commercial Director: ”This shirt perfectly illustrates the spirit of collaboration that binds us with OGC Nice. At Kappa, we are proud to join with the club to create this shirt which is more than just a piece of sporting equipment. It is a symbol of belonging and passion.”
Performance & authenticity
Designed with KOMBAT™ PRO technology, ‘Populaire Sud’ combines performance and emotion. Its ultra-flexible breathable material guarantees optimal comfort on the pitch and in the stands.
Availability
The ‘Populaire Sud’ shirt will be available exclusively for registered Populaire Sud members on Sunday 16 November from 10:00am to 6:00pm CET at the OGC Nice boutique Place Masséna. It will be on general sale from Monday 17 November.