Adidas Orlando Pirates 'Heritage' Kit Released
Oct 22, 2021, by Chris
Orlando Pirates and Adidas go back to their roots with a retro-inspired off-field jersey and collection.
Adidas Orlando Pirates ZKF Heritage Collection
This is the jersey of the new Orlando Pirates Adidas Originals collection.
The new Adidas Orlando Pirates Heritage jersey is a direct remake of the 1997 kit. It appears to use the same materials as the original jersey from more than 20 years ago.
The kit is almost a 1-1 remake of the 1997 jersey
The new Adidas Orlando Pirates Heritage collection features Adidas' Originals logo – the last time the Originals logo was used on-field in SA was in 1997.
The jersey is branded with the logo of the Zodwa Khoza Foundation. The infrastructure development at the ZK Foundation in Diepkloof, Soweto has started with improvements to the ‘clubhouse' and the sports fields. The development is a work in progress and aims to give children in the community better access to sport.
Adidas has committed to investing R5 million (350,000 USD) in the Foundation over the next five years.
As part of the collection, Adidas also released a full tracksuit and a supporters' t-shirt
adidas Originals X Orlando Pirates Football Shirt - 90 Euro
adidas Originals X Orlando Pirates Track Top - 90 Euro
adidas Originals X Orlando Pirates Track Pants Heritage Collection - 70 Euro
adidas Originals X Orlando Pirates Graphic T-Shirt Heritage Collection - 30 Euro
"For the first time, Adidas is publicly highlighting the partnership with the ZK Foundation," says Thandi Merafe, Media Officer, Orlando Pirates Football Club. "Along with other partners, the Foundation aims to train youngsters – boys and girls alike – who show sporting promise."
"In the late ‘90's Zodwa Khoza had the ability to connect with the team, in addition to working with the players she always wanted more for the community and it's this spirit that we are now celebrating. This jersey commemorates Zodwa's big heart," says Merafe.
Bob Maphosa, Football Sports Marketing and PR Manager, Adidas South Africa, says that the jersey is steeped in emotion and history, and takes him right back to 1997 when Orlando Pirates won the Bobsave Superbowl. "This was a major milestone in our fans' incredible journey with the team. Today, the nostalgia is real, but the best part is that together with OP we'll be making a meaningful difference in the lives of our youth."
The new limited edition Originals Pirates jersey retails at 90 Euro. It was launched together with the collection on 22 October 2021.
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FC Viktoria Berlin 26-27 Kits Released
German 2. Frauen-Bundesliga club FC Viktoria Berlin have revealed their new 2026-27 kit collection, made by Nike.
The Nike FC Viktoria Berlin 2026-27 home shirt comes in the club's traditional sky blue, featuring a white paint-splatter graphic across the front. A dark navy polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs provide contrast, while white Nike and sponsor branding complete the look.
The collection is rounded off by the Nike FC Viktoria Berlin 2026-27 away and third shirts. The away shirt comes in black with vibrant mint green detailing on the club crest, Nike Swoosh and sponsor logo, while the third shirt opts for a mint green base with dark contrasting details.
What do you think of the new FC Viktoria Berlin 2026-27 kits? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Official pictures of the authentic version of the Bayern Munich 26-27 third kit have leaked online via @Bundesleaker, showing the full player-issue kit on a model.
MK Dons 26-27 Third Kit Released
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The Reebok MK Dons 26-27 third shirt features a vibrant purple base layered with a subtle tonal geometric pattern across the front and sleeves. Black accents trim the kit, highlighted by a classic polo collar with gold piping and matching black and gold sleeve cuffs. On the upper back, a black collar panel features the club slogan "One City, One Club" printed in gold.
Completing the overall design, a gold Reebok logo sits on the right chest opposite a recolored circular MK Dons badge on the left. The kit initially went on sale without a main front sponsor, giving fans a clean, sponsorless look.
Borussia Dortmund Mock Kaizer Chiefs Over Similar 26-27 Kits
Borussia Dortmund's official Vietnamese media channel recently joined the kit community conversation by posting a lighthearted Mr. Bean exam-copying meme comparing their kit set to that of South African giants Kaizer Chiefs. The post highlights the uncanny design and color palette similarities between the two clubs' kit lineups for the 26-27 campaign.
The visual overlap spans right across both teams' collections. Both Dortmund and Kaizer Chiefs feature traditional yellow home shirts with dark detailing, a bold purple kit with vibrant yellow trimmings, and a sleek black design. The resemblance is further heightened by their main shirt sponsors: Dortmund sporting Vodafone and Kaizer Chiefs wearing Vodacom, which both display the identical red speech-mark logo on the chest.
While overlapping color schemes are common in modern football, the striking triple alignment across home, away, and alternative colors made the comparison impossible for fans and social media teams to ignore. The meme was met with good humor from South African media outlets and supporters alike, celebrating the unexpected connection between the Bundesliga side and the Amakhosi.
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Created by the Erreà Creative Lab, the Millwall 26-27 third shirt features a bright red base paired with white contrast trim on the collar and shoulders alongside blue details. The traditional club crest makes way for a standalone blue lion on the left chest, while a subtle, tone-on-tone graphic depicting a lion's face and mane covers the front of the body.
Matching red shorts and socks complete the look of the new Millwall 26-27 third strip, which is now officially available to purchase through the club's store.
No More Nike: Adidas Montpellier FC 26-27 Home & Away Kits Released
French women's side Montpellier FC has officially presented its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. The launch marks the beginning of the club's new partnership with Adidas after previously being outfitted by Nike.
The Montpellier FC 26-27 home jersey features a deep navy blue base with vibrant orange accents on the collar and shoulder stripes. The front panel incorporates a dark geometric pattern, while the left chest displays the club's circular crest featuring a flamingo emblem.
Completing the set, the away kit takes on a vibrant coral-orange body paired with clean white raglan sleeves. White Adidas Three Stripes, a white brand logo, and a monochrome white crest complete the clean look. Both shirts have launched in a sponsorless version.
FC Roskilde 26-27 Home and Away Kits Released
Danish club FC Roskilde and Puma have officially unveiled the team's new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Both jerseys stand out with custom graphic illustrations that pay tribute to local culture and history.
The FC Roskilde 26-27 home kit arrives in the club's traditional sky blue color. The main feature of the shirt is a large line-art graphic depicting the historic Roskilde Cathedral across the front. White detailing on the Puma logo, club badge, and CampoBet main sponsor provides a clean contrast against the blue base.
The away kit adopts a vibrant orange torso contrasted with black sleeves and collar. The front of the jersey features a bold, Viking-inspired line illustration of an eagle across the lower section, paired with black Puma branding and the Betinia sponsor logo.
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Iraqi Stars League side Al-Naft SC has officially revealed its new home and away kits for the 26-27 season. Produced in-house by the Baghdad-based club, the collection features bespoke designs tailored specifically to the team's identity, departing from standard brand templates.
The home jersey is predominantly green, featuring a subtle tonal pattern throughout the body alongside white side striping and shoulder inserts. Meanwhile, the away kit offers a white base adorned with a distinct green grid texture along the sleeves and side panels, finished with a thin horizontal chest line. Both shirts display the club's flame crest emblem on the right chest and the official club crest on the left.
In addition to the main outfield options, the release includes striking red and black goalkeeper kits detailed with contrasting white and red collar accents. The complete in-house range provides Al-Naft with a unique look for the 26-27 campaign.
Sochaux-Montbéliard 26-27 Away Kit Released
French club FC Sochaux-Montbéliard and kit manufacturer Eldera have officially launched the new away jersey for the 26-27 season. Marking the club's return to Ligue 2, the design is deeply rooted in the identity, industrial history, and regional pride of Franche-Comté.
The Eldera Sochaux 26-27 away shirt features a rich royal blue base complemented by a dark navy polo collar and matching sleeve cuffs with fine yellow trim. Across the front of the body is an intricate tonal graphic pattern incorporating regional symbols, including the Franche-Comté lion, industrial gears, the club's founding year 1928, and the regional motto "Ici bat le cœur comtois".
Yellow sponsor logos, including Peugeot, contrast against the blue background to complete the design. The new kit is paired with blue shorts and is now available via the official FCSM store.