Jan
10
2008

Tunisia

As with other countries that are participating in the African Cup of Nations, I had a difficult time finding the kits that Tunisia will wear during the campaign.

What I found were pictures from their website of previous games and the kit manufacturer is Puma. If I am looking at this right, and I like to think that I am, they will be wearing the new Puma kit for this years tournament. I can not confirm nor deny that, but it would make the most sense. The colors of the nation are white and red, so I would fully expect to see a solid white kit (like the picture) and a solid red kit make their apperance this year. I will keep you updated as I learn more.

Tunisia


Jan
10
2008

South Africa ACN Kit

I searched the internet long and hard for the kits that South Africa will be wearing when they take the pitch for the 2008 African Cup of Nations with no luck. What I did find were previous years kits and what they wore.

I found that they use Adidas kits and the colors are yellow and white. Pretty standard for the African Nations, but I must say that I like the way Adidas incorporates the colors into the kits. It is never too overwhelming, and actually had a nice touch of class to it. If you wanted to see the previous years kits, just click here. Otherwise when I find one, I will update you all.

Jan
10
2008

Senegal 2007-09 Away Kit

It has been well documented throughout this blog at my apprecaition of the new kits by Puma. So when I saw that Senegal would continue their partnership with Puma as their kit manufacturer, I was anxious to see what they could come up with.

On a solid field of green, Puma incorporated the yellow and red that accompany the green in the national colors throughout the kit. Though not bright and over done, there are marks of yellow on the piping on the bottom of the sleeves and the Puma logos. Add a little red under the sleeves and there you have, the 2007-09 Senegal Away Kit. I really like the collar on these and I wish that Puma would have put the national colors on the front of the collar like they have with other countries. With the colors on the front of the collar this kit would have easily been a perfect 5 of 5 stars. But without it, it’s only 4 out of 5.

Senegal 2007-09 Away Kit

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Jan
10
2008

Nigeria 2006-08 Away Kit

Nigeria is one of the few African countries that I could find a second kit for. Like the home kit it is manufactured by Adidas and again is one of elegance and grace.

Using virtually the same kit but with a solid field of white, Nigerian officials and Adidas collaborated to create one of the cleanest away kits on the pitch today. With green markings and the red Nigeria Football Assocation badge on the left chest being the only markings on the kit, it is not over crowded or cluttered. Keeping this kit clean was a monumental task as the African nations are known for their bright color schemes. It could be extremely easy to make this kit too bright and colorful creating nothing more than a bad headache while watching…however that is not the case with this kit. Clean, simple and to the point. 4 out of 5 stars from me.

Nigeria 2006-08 Away Kit

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Jan
9
2008

Nigeria 2006-08 Home Kit

Adidas has a long tradition of creating outstanding kits for club and country alike. The newest Adidas kits are no different as the design is one of beauty and class. Mix that with a bright color scheme and you have one of the nicest looking kits in the world.

That’s exactly what we have here with the Nigeria Home Kit. Using a solid field of green with nothing more than white markings and the Nigerian Football Association badge on the left chest. With the colors of the African nations it is easy for manufacturers to get carried away with the colors on the kit. I would personally have liked to see a little touch of red in this kit, but overall it is very clean and professional looking. Definitely deserves 4 out of 5 stars…maybe if it had a little red it would have been a perfect 5.

Nigeria 2006-08 Home Kit

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Jan
8
2008

Morocco 2006-07 Home Kit

I fully expect Morocco to unveil the kit they will wear for the African Cup of Nations in the next few days, or if they have please let me know. Until I find otherwise, I will use the kit they wore for their home matches from 2006-2007.

Nike has made their kits extremely simple and elegant. This is no exception. Utilizing only the colors of the nation and no extra designs, the Moroccon home kit is one to be remembered. A solid field of green is only broken up by the red on the edge of the sleeves, the collar and of course the Morocco Football badge over the left chest. This kit is simple and it is nice to see that Nike did not go overboard with the potential color scheme. I’ll give it a 3 out of 5 stars, not too bad.

Morocco 2006-07 Home Kit

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Jan
8
2008

Mali 2007-09 Home Kit

Like their fellow Africans, Mali will take the pitch in the exact same kit as Guinea…just a different color scheme obviously.

Utilizing the same manufacturer and the exact same kit, Mali has a kit that will make an impression and should become an instant classic. Solid field of green with the national colors of green, yellow and red on the front of the collar, on the bottom of the right sleeve and on a stripe down the left side makes this one of the nicer kits in this tournament. Add the Mali Football Association Badge over the heart to break up the stripe and you have a kit that makes a statement. I love African teams and the colors they utilize in their kits and national colors, and when that pride shows on a kit it is unmistakeable. I give this kit 4 out of 5 stars, would love to see it white!

Mali 2007-09 Home Kit

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Jan
6
2008

Ivory Coast 2007-09 Away Kit

Ivory Coast has been a pleasant surprise on the World Cup front many times with upsets and hard play. This year they will look to bring that same attitude and hard play to the pitch in the African Cup of Nations in a great looking Puma Kit.

I have been wanting to see how Puma incorporated their new design with a color rich country that are in abundance in Africa. They did not let me down. On a solid field of white, Puma incorporated the colors of the Ivory Coast, green and orange, all over the kit in very well placed spots. Green collar and green on the sleeves really make the green in the Ivory Coast badge stand out. Mix in the orange Puma logos and that brings out the orange in the badge. Top it off with the colors of the country on the front of the collar and you have a kit that easily deserves 4 out of 5 stars…one could argue for a perfect 5, but I’m sticking with 4 as there is still more that I think could have been done. Not too bad though.

Ivory Coast 2007-09 Away Kit

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Jan
6
2008

Guinea 2007-08 Home Kit

When Guinea takes the pitch in the African Cup of Nations this year, they will do so in an extremely great looking kit. Though I am not sure of the manufacturer (sorry), it is what I would expect out of an African Football Association.

On a solid field of red, the Guinea officials and kit manufacturer incorporated the colors of the nation into the kit. Something that I think every country should do in some fashion. Down the left side there is the Guinea Football Association badge that breaks up the stripe of red, yellow and green. Along with the colors there, there are the same colors on the front of the collar, no doubt the colors of the country. I like this kit and think it definitely deserves 4 out of 5.

Guinea 2007-08 Home Kit

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Jan
6
2008

Ghana 2007 Kit

Ghana will be playing the host of the African Cup of Nations for this year and hopes to keep the trophy from travelling outside of their country when the tournament is over. I searched everywhere for a new kit, but all I could come up with was the all white kit they have worn since the 2006 World Cup. So here it is.

Traditional Puma kit with nothing else on it. All white with black Puma logos and the the Ghana Football Association Badge on the left chest. Nothing too fancy, yet still very plain and has no character. I love the African Nations because of their love affair with bright colors, and usually that corresponds to the kits. This time however it did not, very poor effort by Puma and the Ghana officials. Maybe a new kit will be better, but this one is nothing more than 2 out of 5 stars.

Ghana ACN Kit

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