América de Cali 1997-99 Home Shirt (#9)

Season Overview América de Cali began 1997 ranked as the second-best team in the world by the IFFHS. They went on to secure their ninth Colombian league title in December 1997, concluding a historic 16-month championship season. In 1998, the club participated in the Copa Libertadores. The 1999 season saw América de Cali reach the final of the Copa Merconorte, showcasing a powerful offensive performance throughout the tournament. They ultimately finished as runners-up in the Copa Merconorte after a hard-fought campaign. Key Players During this era, the team was managed by figures such as Luis Augusto "El Chiqui" García, who guided them to the 1997 championship, and later by Diego Umaña and Jaime de la Pava. Key players included the prolific forward Julián Téllez, who was instrumental in their 1999 Copa Merconorte run, alongside talents like Jairo Castillo, Franky Oviedo, and William Zapata. This is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.