Goodbye Adidas? Algeria Launches Official Tender for New Kit Supplier
- New Kit Tender: The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has begun accepting bids for a new sportswear supplier, signaling a potential end to their partnership with Adidas.
- Dissatisfaction with Adidas: The FAF is reportedly unhappy with Adidas due to a lack of custom design, especially concerning the latest away kit which was seemingly ignored by the team.
- Potential Bidders: While Nike is unlikely to bid, Puma has been rumored to be a potential candidate, and it is uncertain if Adidas will try to retain the contract with an improved offer.
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has officially started the process to find a new sportswear supplier, putting their current partnership with Adidas in serious doubt.
Algeria 2026 Kit Tender
According to an official tender document published in the local press, the FAF has launched a national and international call for brands to take over the national team's kits. Interested manufacturers have been given a strict 10-day window to submit their technical and financial offers before the sealed bids are publicly opened.
This major development follows growing rumors of a rift between Algeria and its current kit maker. The federation was reportedly dissatisfied with the lack of bespoke design effort from the Three Stripes, particularly regarding their latest away kit. The away shirt received no official launch photography featuring the players and was notably ignored by the team during recent friendlies against Panama and Uruguay.
With Nike seemingly unlikely to enter the bidding war, rumors earlier this year heavily linked Puma with a return to the Algerian national team. It remains to be seen if Adidas will submit a new, improved proposal to salvage the relationship or if Algeria will indeed switch to a rival brand.
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Figueirense 26-27 Home Kit Released
Brazilian Série C side Figueirense has officially unveiled its new home jersey for the 2026-2027 season, produced by domestic technical partner Volt Sport. The new primary uniform directly follows the recent release of the club's away kit and serves as a major part of the team's ongoing celebrations to mark the 105th anniversary of their founding in 1921.
The Figueirense 26-27 home shirt remains deeply rooted in tradition, featuring the club's classic black and white vertical stripes. However, Volt Sport has elevated the historic aesthetic by deeply embossing the black stripes with commemorative elements that honor the club's 105-year history. The heavily detailed body is framed by solid black sleeves and a matching black block on the back for player numbering. The look is completed by a classic black polo collar and sleeve cuffs, both of which are detailed with ribbed white striping.
Further custom details are integrated throughout the garment, including the phrase "Avante Figueirense, pra frente Furacão" printed along the inner hem.
In a final nod to the milestone year, a special 105th-anniversary seal is applied to the lower right corner of the shirt.
What do you think of this heavily detailed, anniversary-focused Figueirense home kit by Volt? Let us know in the comments below.
Shamrock Rovers 2026 Third Kit Released
Irish champions Shamrock Rovers have officially unveiled their new third kit for the 2026 League of Ireland season, completing their matchday lineup following the earlier releases of their home and away strips. Produced by technical partner Macron, the latest design injects a bold, contemporary aesthetic into the Dublin-based club's apparel, specifically drawing on streetwear influences and urban styling to create a vibrant alternative look.
The new Shamrock Rovers 2026 third shirt utilizes a bright yellow base, which is immediately broken up by an intricate, sublimated geometric graphic. This dynamic pattern is composed of diagonal and vertical green and black bands featuring broken lines and a distinct paintbrush effect, giving the garment a highly textured and energetic appearance. The striking yellow foundation is smartly framed by an asymmetrical green and black crew-neck collar, with matching knitted sleeve cuffs providing visual continuity.
The new third kit will be worn for the first time during the Rovers' away fixture against Dundalk on Friday night.
What do you think of this vibrant yellow and green Shamrock Rovers third kit by Macron? Let us know in the comments below.
