Super Eagles Set to Debut New Jersey for FIFA World Cup Qualification Clash Against South Africa

• Nigeria will play host to South Africa in the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification series on June 7
• The fixture will mark their first meeting since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final in Ivory Coast
• The Nigerian team are poised to debut a new jersey ahead of the crunch qualification match against Bafana Bafana

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to debut a striking new kit for their crucial FIFA World Cup qualification match against South Africa.

Renowned for their innovative and stylish kits, the Nigerian team will sport a fresh white design accented with touches of green, featuring the iconic 'Naija' insignia on the chest.

As shared on the Super Eagles' official social media account with a caption brimming with pride, the image showcases defensive midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, proudly sporting the new jersey, likely to be the team's attire for the South Africa game.

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Additionally, a glimpse of the team's away kit features a blend of the traditional green shades with a touch of black, likely to be worn during their away fixture against Benin Republic.

However, despite the excitement, Nigerian fans have expressed some reservations about Nike's design, particularly regarding the home kit, and many have taken to social media to voice their thoughts and concerns.

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@kenokeyatuegwu, who seemed less than impressed with the jersey, remarked,

"I still maintain that despite its beauty, this jersey has a glaring defect—it does not have our crest! Of all the jerseys Nike has produced, ours is the only one without a crest.”

@BrightOsagie_ questioned,

"Is it an oversight or have they not completed the design, that it doesn't have the NFF crest on the chest?"

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@StakeUgo, on the other hand, expressed his admiration for the jersey, saying,

"Make this fine jersey see the World Cup!"

@mykiechuks added,

"The white one is good, I can't wait for us to stop wearing Ankara and wear a proper football jersey."

Nwabali speaks ahead of South Africa clash

Sports Brief in another report stated Nigeria shot-stopper, Stanley Nwabali, explained why he believes the Super Eagles will triumph over South Africa.

The 27-year-old stressed the significant gap in quality between the two teams as a key factor favouring Nigeria in the clash.