Summary: Kit Chaos in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations
Feb 1, 2022, by John
With only four teams left in the tournament, we wanted to take a look back at all the strange situations regarding kits at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Late Kit Releases
We saw multiple nations release their AFCON jerseys just before the tournament started. Some, such as Guinea, never officially unveiled their shirts at all, but simply showcased them for the first time on matchday one.
Burkina Faso and the Gambia were similar, with Cameroon also doing this for their away kit, only revealing it during a group stage match.
Huge Numbers on Malawi's Kits
The numbers printed on Malawi's kits looked comically large. UEFA kit regulations for example would restrict the number sizes with much smaller measurements.
At least Malawi's player numbers were clearly legible for the referees, commentators and fans.
Two Different Kits in One Match
Sudan probably had the most odd of all the kit mishaps, in fact, their first match was utter chaos. The jersey they started the match with was not the same as the one they were wearing in the second half.
Sudan Back to Adidas
The before mentioned mishap was not the only occurrance that day, as Sudan actually had a deal with Solo Sports up until before AFCON 2021.
Before the tournament started, the Sudan national team social media team already Photoshopped out the Solo Sports logo from any images.
Sudan ended up with old Adidas teamwear, the red Tiro 17 shirt being the one that continued to be worn after the first match.
Comoros GK Wears Taped Number
The Comoros were faced with an absolutely dire situation in the round of 16, as all three of their goalkeepers missed the match due to injury or Covid.
Left-back Alhadhur had to jump in goal for them, however, the Comoros were unable to produce a GK shirt with the proper number.
Their last minute solution was to tape over the original number, which ended up getting them fined by CAF.
Kit Clash
This incident involved Senegal and Cape Verde, who for no good reason both decided to wear their dark outfits. It resulted in a severe lack of contrast between the two sides.
The interesting thing is, it could have easily been avoided, as both teams have white shirts, one of which should have been worn.
What do you think of these curious incidents involving kits at AFCON 2021? Are there any that we missed? Comment below.
Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR Collection Leaked
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool LFSTLR collection for the 26-27 season have surfaced online, courtesy of kit insider @KamilBerberler. Following the popular black and gold capsule from the previous campaign, the newest lifestyle range from Adidas Originals switches direction with a sleek black and vibrant red color palette, merging retro football heritage with contemporary streetwear design.
The standout piece of the collection is a long-sleeve lifestyle jersey finished in a deep black base with a subtle, tonal all-over graphic incorporating the iconic Liver bird. Contrasting vibrant red accents define the look, highlighting the classic Adidas Three Stripes running down the shoulders and sleeves, the ribbed cuffs, and centrally stacked Trefoil and Liver bird logos. A matching full-zip coach track jacket and tailored track pants carry the same stealthy tonal pattern and bright red detailing.
Alongside the tracksuit is a bold red pullover hoodie featuring dark, centered chest emblems and "YNWA" typography printed on the sleeve cuff. Rounding out the lineup is a relaxed-fitting black t-shirt that displays the stacked red logos on the chest, a jacquard "YNWA" pattern knitted into the ribbed crew collar, and an oversized red "YNWA" wordmark across the lower back hem. The new Adidas Liverpool 26-27 LFSTLR range is expected to launch in the coming months.
Black & Gold Liverpool 26-27 Lifestyle Shirt Leaked - Official Images
Official images of the upcoming Adidas Liverpool 26-27 special-edition lifestyle and pre-match shirt have surfaced online, providing the clearest look yet at the luxurious black and gold design. Known unofficially as the "Gold Leaf" jersey, the shirt is set to release during the 26-27 season as part of Adidas's off-pitch and culture range for the club. Big thanks to @KamilBerberler.
The shirt features a stealth black foundation covered by an intricate metallic gold diamond lattice pattern across the front and back of the torso. Each diamond enclosure contains an ornate floral damask motif inspired by traditional Southeast Asian art, honoring Liverpool's vast Thai fanbase. A classic Adidas Trefoil logo appears on the right chest alongside the Liver bird crest on the left, both applied in matching gold.
Completing the design are solid black sleeves and a crossover V-neck collar detailed with a gold inner trim. Tailored as a high-fashion crossover rather than a competitive match kit, this special-edition pre-match and lifestyle shirt will be available in the 26-27 season.
