NFF Denies Reports Of New Super Eagles Jersey Launch Ahead AFCON

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports of a jersey launch for the Super Eagles as they prepare for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament to be held in Cote d’Ivoire next year.

Images of a supposed jersey unveiled by popular American footwear and apparel company Nike made the rounds across social media in the week.

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However, the Glass House in a short statement released on Friday stated that the reports of the launch were untrue..

"Rumours about a new jersey launch between NIKE and the senior Men’s National team circulating on social media has been brought to our notice. We want to inform the general public that this claim is not true. At the moment, we have no jersey being launched for the Super Eagles for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to hold in Cote’D’Ivoire next month,” the statement read.

The present jersey of the Super Eagles was launched by Nike in September 2022 amidst criticisms from fans.

December 29, 2023