CONFIRMED: Nigeria to Switch to Adidas
4 days ago, by Chris
- Confirmation of Switch to Adidas: Nigeria has officially confirmed its switch to Adidas, ending its long-running partnership with Nike, with the change expected to take effect in 2027.
- Financial Details of Adidas Deal: The confirmed Adidas deal for Nigeria is valued at $4.5 million in cash, supplemented by an additional $4 million worth of equipment and kits for the national teams.
- Return to Previous Partner: The move to Adidas marks a return for the Super Eagles, who were previously supplied by the brand during significant periods, including their 1994 World Cup debut and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations win, after Nike served as their kit manufacturer since 2015.
Update - Friday, August 28, 2026: The Adidas Nigeria deal has been confirmed by local outlet Soar Africa!. The Adidas Nigeria deal is worth $4.5m in cash and $4m worth of equipment and kits for Nigeria’s national teams, per year.
An insider has told us that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is set for a major manufacturer change - the Super Eagles are probably switching from Nike to Adidas starting in 2027. Nigeria's long-running partnership with Nike is nearing its official expiration.
Nigeria to Return to the Three Stripes
Nike has served as Nigeria's kit manufacturer since taking over in 2015, crafting some of the most culturally impactful and bestselling national team collections of the modern era, spearheaded by the iconic 2018 Naija launch. Nike launched Nigeria's 2026 shirts in spring 2026.
A move to Adidas from 2027 represents a homecoming for the Super Eagles. Adidas previously supplied Nigeria during some of the nation's finest footballing eras, including their historic 1994 World Cup debut in the United States and their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
Adidas Nigeria Kit History
Nike Nigeria Kit History
via Football Kit Archive
VfL Osnabrück 26-27 Special DFB-Pokal Kit Released - Worn Against Bayern Munich
German club VfL Osnabrück have unveiled a special kit for their DFB-Pokal first-round clash against FC Bayern Munich. Manufactured by Capelli Sport, the one-off jersey pays homage to one of the biggest cup upsets in German football history, when Osnabrück defeated Bayern 5-4 at the Olympiastadion in Munich on September 23, 1978.
The Osnabrück 26-27 DFB-Pokal special shirt closely mirrors the clean aesthetic worn during that historic 1978 triumph. Predominantly white, it features a bold retro polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs in Osnabrück's signature purple.
Completing the look, the special edition kit is paired with matching white shorts and socks accented by purple detailing. The kit will be worn exclusively during the home cup tie against Bayern Munich at the Bremer Brücke and is available through the club's official retail channels.
Sergio Camello Scores Against Barcelona in White Adidas Predator 94 Remake Boots
Rayo Vallecano forward Sergio Camello delivered a notable boot spotting during their La Liga clash against FC Barcelona, taking to the pitch in the white Adidas Predator 94 remake boots. The Spanish striker put the heritage silhouette in the spotlight at Spotify Camp Nou, finding the back of the net twice while laced up in the inverted 1994 classic featuring a white base, black Three Stripes, and small, signature red accents.
Hanoi FC Uses Same Adidas Template as Mercedes F1 Shirt
Vietnamese V.League 1 side Hanoi FC and Adidas have unveiled the first kits from their new partnership, with the design immediately sparking discussion over its unusual short Three Stripes layout across the shoulders.
The shirt uses a new Adidas template with short 3-Stripes on the shoulders and a classic crew neck, a design primarily seen on takedown jersey (fan version). The same template is also used by Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1, including the team's latest “Vanda Bloom” collection. The purple colourway closely matches Hanoi FC's traditional identity.
The shirt uses a mixed construction: the body features standard Adidas Climacool fabric, while the sleeves use Player-version material.
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