American Sportswear Company and Global Kit sponsors, Nike on Thursday, 15th of September 2022 released new 2022/2023 jerseys and kit for the Nigerian National team. This release follows the announcement of the extension of the contract agreement between Nike and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to December 2026 announced earlier in August this year. Stay with us as we dive in and take a closer look at the new Nike jerseys for the Nigerian National Team
The home kit has a deep green base and is ladened with very detailed artistic designs of different patterns of a lighter shade of green which to us give off the aesthetic of the ‘Adire’ traditional fabric. The jersey is V-necked and has the image of an Eagle in front, a possible allusion to the depiction of strength on the Nigerian Coat of Arms or the name of the team ‘Super Eagles’ (or both, LOL), A white Nike logo and the NFF emblem.
Unlike its predecessor which was deep green, the new away kit is white with elaborate black triangles beautifully patterned extending from the shoulder to the sleeves, green patches below the neckline and at the base of the sleeves and the Nike logo and the emblem of the NFF at the chest area.
Since its release, a number of football fanatics have expressed mixed emotions over the new Nike designs. Below are a few:
Is this punishment for not qualifying for the world cup… Very, very ugly kit!!
— Ghana Black Stars Fans (@EG47651821) September 15, 2022
Home kits looks weird.
— Emeka the Brave ⚔️ (@Ogbo_Emeka) September 15, 2022
Maybe it might grow on us if we see it on the Super Eagles themselves. https://t.co/OuzhA0dNXq
low-key this new super eagles jersey be like all those ankara top wey you fit wear with jeans or black trouser pic.twitter.com/vNIaMhhpDP
— That underated tweeter guy (@thatguyothniel) September 24, 2022
Nigeria's new home kit d¤esn't look good, truth be told the old jersey was better cos this overly garish design in the home kit ¤verpowered the Nigerian vibes embedded in the kit; But the away kit looks stunning due to the black pattern on the sleeves. It reps Nigeria perfectly.
— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) September 15, 2022
I like the new Super Eagles home jerseys. A shame it won’t capture the world’s attention because it won’t be at the Mundial. pic.twitter.com/wpuE8ofkbo
— Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) September 28, 2022
The @NGSuperEagles came out looking like school pupils in their uniform, on another look, they looked like members of committee of friends for the groom at a wedding
— Gooner Ortiz🗯 (@YaayaOrtiz) September 30, 2022
Nike, "Just do it" better
While a number of the comments and remarks generally appear disparaging and farfetched (which we do not endorse), We think that the new 2022/2023 jerseys appear ‘Sub Par’ and are far-off from a worthy rival when compared to Nike’s Nigerian iconic releases of the past years particularly with the new Home kit.
The Super Eagles’ rather unfortunate failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has denied the new kit an opportunity of showcasing at the global football stage and possible international scrutiny, a far cry from the team’s 2018 kit which was adjudged the best kit at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Nonetheless, The Super Eagles of Nigeria on the 27th of September 2022 at the Oran Olympic Stadium in Algeria made a debut of their new kit in an international friendly match against the Desert foxes of Algeria which ended in 2 – 1 defeat against the Super Eagles. Following Tuesday’s debut, it would appear that more Nigerians have come to take a liking to the new kit after all while some remain quite adamant.
Decent first half by the Super Eagles. Algeria 1-1 Nigeria. Meanwhile this our new jersey fine sha. I don dey feel am#supereagles #ALGNGA
— Gbenga Salu (@gbengasalu) September 27, 2022
The Super Eagles new kampala jersey actually looks good on TV.#SoarSuperEagles
— Tomiwa Ojo (@10Qmedia) September 27, 2022
This new Super Eagles jersey is actually very dope, Nigeria serving the world eye-catching jerseys since 1994 World Cup😊. Back to back hits from @Nike since 2018. 🇳🇬🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/PEOrfkMwKC
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) September 29, 2022
The new super eagles home jersey is a beauty to behold. It is safe to say that is one of the lasting legacy of Mr Amaju Pinnick.
— Football411 Tribe🗯 (@football411ng) September 27, 2022
The jerseys that were created under his terms have been a hit back to back to back.
My phone been no dey my hand, but that Super Eagles Jersey is what abeg? I thought it was terrible at first, but seeing the full team wear it made my eyes hurt.
— Daboh Peter (@daboh_p) September 27, 2022
I no understand this our new Super Eagles jersey o. Na fine art assignment?🤦♂️ Na tie and dye ni?😂 #ALGNGA
— Okiesmann 🇳🇬 (@OAgbama) September 27, 2022
Regardless, We expect to see more showcases of the new jerseys in the build-up to the 2023 African Cup of Nations scheduled to be played in January 2024 due to weather concerns in Ivory Coast, the host nation.
The jerseys are available for order on the Nike online store.
What are your takes on the new jerseys? Share your comments below.
4 thoughts on “A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NEW NIKE RELEASE FOR THE NIGERIAN NATIONAL TEAM”
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Personally, I think it’s quite dope.
But I get the Twitter backlash.
It almost looks like a native attire but I guess that might have been the inspiration.
Because when you’re “away”, they still want to have sth that ties them back to their home and I think the jersey does that.
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Wow! this is such an interesting perspective. We never really looked at it this way.
Thank you. Saw what you did there also
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