PUMA has launched brand new home and away kits for five celebrated football nations in Africa: Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal, and Ghana. The Home and Away kits have been made available for purchase from November 15, 2024, via PUMA's site and other selected retail locations.
The PUMA kits' designs feature each nation's cultural elements ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The global sportswear brand has featured these designs using PUMA’s RErecycling technology. It incorporates at least 95% recycled textile waste.
Below is what the brand mentions about its launching of these kits:
"The men’s and women’s Home and Away kits for Egypt, Côte d'Ivoire, Morocco, Senegal and Ghana have each been constructed with identity and culture at the forefront, with intricate designs representing different takes on the country’s art, history and pride – reimagined for the Beautiful Game."
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Home and Away kit has two variants. For players, original jerseys are made with ULTRAWEAVE fabric, while replica editions will be available for fans.
The kits for each nation are curated considering that nation's cultural elements. For Egypt, the seven-time African champions, the red home jersey features Pharaohs, pyramids, and dunes designs. In White Away jerseys, the Pharaoh motif surrounded by pyramids is featured. Below is what the brand mentions about these kits:
"Pharaoh, sphinx, sand dune and pyramid themed designs adorn both kits, with the bold red Home jersey featuring a repeat stylised illustration of Pharaohs, pyramids and sand dunes in an all over print, whilst the white Away jersey features an attention-grabbing Pharaoh design as the centrepiece amongst a pattern of pyramids."
For Côte d'Ivoire, the brand has designed the home kit in orange, and the away kit comes in white and green accents. Below is what PUMA had to mention about these kits:
"The new Côte d'Ivoire kits are inspired by the annual festival ‘La Fête des Masques’ the festival at the heart of Ivorian folklore. The iconic orange Home jersey has been intricately detailed with a fringe effect that is applied to traditional costumes and reminiscent of festival goers."
Morocco is the host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The home jersey of Morocco sports patterns is inspired by traditional Moroccan zellige tiles. The away kit features Berber symbols.
The central theme of Senegal kits is Teranga, which means hospitality. Below is what the brand had to say about these kits:
"The kit’s design draws inspiration from the nation’s workers, reflecting a fearless and progressive identity expressed through modern art and culture. The Away kit however takes a bolder approach, with a green and lime palette that incorporates a lion print across the chest, inspired by the country’s art and design."
Ghana’s kits feature a white home jersey, which incorporates Adinkra symbols. The yellow away kit features Adinkra motifs on the sleeves and a central black star.
Below is what the brand had to say about Ghana's kits:
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"Four-time Africa Cup of Nation winners Ghana are iconic in every sense, both in name and nature. Traditional Adinkra symbols form a unique all-over pattern on the Home kit, with a central black star completing the statement, meanwhile the Away kit shines brightly in yellow, similarly incorporating the star and symbols as a nod to Ghana’s rich cultural heritage."
Fans can purchase the new kits starting November 15, 2024, globally.
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