No More Uhlsport: Tunisia Signs Kappa Kit Deal
Nov 21, 2018, by Pat
Kappa will become the official kit supplier for Tunisia, which was with Uhlsport until now, from 1 January 2019 in a deal that will initially run for your years.
As part of the deal, Kappa will exclusively supply all nationals teams, including youth teams, on and off the pitch until 2022.
Winner of the 2004 CAF Africa Cup of Nations and currently 22nd in the FIFA ranking, Tunisia is now the leading African nation in this world ranking. Since participating in the last World Cup in Russia, the Tunisian team has been on a positive trend and is one of the favorites for the 2019 CAN, which will take place next June in Cameroon.
Kappa aims to strengthen its presence in football around the world with this project, handled by its North African licensee Sport Finance.
The first Kappa Tunisia kits released as part of this agreement are expected to drop ahead of the next international window in March 2019.
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Adidas Argentina Messi Farewell Kit Teased
Adidas and the Argentine Football Association have teased a special-edition commemorative jersey celebrating Lionel Messi for his final appearance with the national team. Following the announcement of his retirement from international duty after a legendary career spanning 207 caps and 125 goals, Messi is set to wear the bespoke design in his farewell match against Benin at the Estadio Monumental on October 6, 2026.
The unique kit departs from the traditional striping format, opting for a sky-blue base accented by a single broad white central stripe. Tonal rays inspired by the Sun of May radiate across the front and back of the torso. In a rare personal touch, Messi's signature 'M' logo replaces the traditional Adidas performance logo on the right chest in metallic gold, balanced by the gold-accented three-star Argentina crest on the left. The crew-neck collar and sleeve cuffs are finished in black with sleek gold edging.
On the reverse, the shirt features gold 'MESSI 10' printing framed by the radiant sunburst motif, topped by a small Sun of May emblem just below the rear collar. Messi previewed the shirt on social media with the message "One last match... A jersey for a lifetime," offering a fitting tribute as he prepares to close his historic international chapter.
