What Nwankwo Kanu Said About The New Jersey For Nigeria National Teams

Former Nigerian international and Super Eagles’ captain, Nwankwo Kanu has shared his thoughts on the new Nike kits for Nigeria’s national football teams. 

On February 5, the sports manufacturer unveiled a dazzling design to replace the popular ‘Naija’ outfit which enjoyed record-breaking sales before the 2018 World Cup.

According to Nike, the new designs are inspired by local fabric and instilled with a traditional aesthetic. “In 2018, Naija changed the game with a collection for the ages that set a new standard for how Nike approaches federation design.

“In 2020, Nigeria picks up right where they left off with a home kit that fuses the traditional aesthetic of an agbada robe with modern football design.”

Some fans believe the latest designs are worthy successors, while others are unimpressed.

When asked about his thoughts on the new jerseys, the former Super Eagles skipper gave good remarks about the jersey but felt the Nigeria Football Federation should learn to keep ex-internationals abreast of the choices of kits. “I do like the jersey but in the future when they are doing things like this, ex-internationals should be carried along in order to feel our own opinion.

“If not, we will accept whatever is thrown at us even if we don’t like it.” Kanu told Goal.

Gernot Rohr’s men are set to wear the home design during the qualifying campaigns for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2022 World Cup.

Other soccer fans who agree with papilo’s opinion added that the constant change of jersey style by NFF for the national teams is not acceptable stating that we should adopt one style and stick to it.