As the world gears up to celebrate International Women's Day 2023, Manchester City Football Club is set to mark the occasion with a powerful collaboration that celebrates the resilience and determination of women in football. Power of Women x Man City's “I am EMPOWERED” collection is a tribute to the passion and diversity of women in the game and aims to inspire and empower future generations. Featuring the Pankhurst kit range from Man City and PUMA, the collection pays homage to Mancunian Emmeline Pankhurst and her pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement. The collection drops exclusively on OpenSea on International Women’s Day, Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. 50% of the proceeds from the drop will be donated to Man City’s official charity, City In The Community: City Girls Program.

Manchester City Football Club has a rich history that spans over a century. The club was founded in 1880 as St Mark's West Gorton and officially became Manchester City FC in 1894. Since then, the club has become one of the most successful teams in English football. Its impressive list of achievements includes seven League Championship titles, six Premier League titles, and six FA Cups. In addition, the club has also won the European Cup Winners' Cup, cementing its status as one of the most successful clubs in the country.

At the heart of the Power of Women x Man City collaboration lies a shared commitment to empowering women through art. Power of Women is an NFT movement that champions bold, diverse, and empowering artworks created by award-winning illustrator Leah Ibrahim Sams. Their mission is to use art to inspire, empower, and enable future generations of women, girls, and non-binary individuals worldwide. Through their unique and powerful creations, Power of Women challenges societal norms and champions the voices of underrepresented groups in a world where gender equality is still a distant dream for many.

As a drop, “I am EMPOWERED” is for anyone who loves football and digital art. Whether you’re a Man City super fan, own NFTs from previous Power of Women collections, or simply want to support the International Women’s Day movement, this collection offers an accessible entry point for fans and collectors alike.

In addition to the artwork, one NFT holder will receive a Man City x PUMA Pankhurst shirt, signed by the 2022/23 Man City Women's Team (subject to player availability) and raffled by Power Of Women on Tuesday, 14th March, and fifty NFT holders will receive physical A5 prints of their “I am EMPOWERED” artwork, signed by Power Of Women's artist Leah Ibrahim Sams. These prints will be available to claim from the Power of Women website on a first-come-first-served basis starting Monday, March 20th, 2023. After the 50 prints have been claimed, all holders will continue to have the opportunity to purchase their digital artworks as prints, with prices starting at £10.00 + shipping.

“I am EMPOWERED” celebrates the power, resilience, and determination of women in football. The unique fusion of Leah Ibrahim Sams' distinctive artistic style, Man City's brand, and PUMA's Pankhurst kit range combine to convey the passion and diversity of women in football, inspiring and empowering future generations of players and fans. With its unique utility and powerful message, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impact on the football world and beyond.

See the I am EMPOWERED by Power of Women x Man City drop here.

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