Published 17:23 IST, September 15th 2020

Nigeria's new Nike home kit sends fans buzzing with its spectacular design

Nigeria had partnered Nike ahead of the 2018 World Cup to deliver the Naija collection which broke sales records in the run-up to the tournament in Russia.

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2020 Super Eagles collection has once again sent fans buzzing after pictures emerged of new Nigeria home kit. Nigeria partnered with Nike ahead of 2018 World Cup to deliver Naija collection which broke sales records in run-up to tournament in Russia. jersey became a fan favourite and w, a 'new Swoosh’ design is all set to replace beloved Naija design. 

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New Nigeria Nike kit has fans buzzing

According to buzz that is being created, it appears new jersey has outdone previous design, which in itself was touted as one of most exciting kit designs ever. Nike has explained how ‘Swoosh’ designs have been made and said that design follows in footsteps of Naija collection, inspired by local fabric and infused with a traditional aestic. 

Earlier in February, Nike had released an official statement regarding new home kit saying: " In 2018, Naija changed game with a collection for s that set a new standard for how Nike approaches federation design. In 2020, Nigeria picks up right where y left off with a home kit that fuses traditional aestic of an agbada robe with modern football design." apparel giants said that Nigeria home kit's pattern is hand-drawn and symbolic of Nigerian herit. Nigeria’s crest is placed centrally on chest with a Swoosh underneath it. 

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Nigeria home kit to be unveiled at 2021 AFCON qualifiers

Nigeria are set to wear home design during qualifying campaign for 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and 2022 World Cup, with fans once again ecstatic with design. A lot of fans believe that new Nigeria kit is far better than record-setting one from 2018. Nike Football received 3 million pre-orders for that kit in 2018 and dates for upcoming jersey are soon to be revealed. jersey was already expected to be out but coronavirus pandemic pushed those plans behind.

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Meanwhile, Nigeria Nike kit for away games has also been received well, although it hasn't received as much hype as Nigeria home kit.  away kit is inspired by Onaism, a traditional artistic movement central to Nigerian design and craft represented in trim details. 

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17:23 IST, September 15th 2020