The Nigeria Federation Collection Features a Jersey Designed by Olaolu Slawn
The Nigeria Federation Collection is a collaboration between Nike and Nigerian-born artist Olaolu Slawn. The Nigeria Federation Collection introduces a special-edition third kit for the Nigeria national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The jersey features large “NAIJA” branding across the chest and an all-over graphic pattern based on Slawn’s hand-drawn visual style. The design incorporates graffiti-inspired and tribal-influenced motifs while maintaining the structure of a performance football jersey. Nike’s Aero-FIT technology provides breathability and supports on-field use.
The jersey anchors a wider collection that also includes the Slawn x Nike Cryoshot sneaker. The footwear uses matching graphics and references the Nike Mercurial football boot introduced in 1998. The collection joins a broader series of football-related collaborations released by Nike around the 2026 tournament cycle.
Image Credit: Nike, hypebeast
The jersey anchors a wider collection that also includes the Slawn x Nike Cryoshot sneaker. The footwear uses matching graphics and references the Nike Mercurial football boot introduced in 1998. The collection joins a broader series of football-related collaborations released by Nike around the 2026 tournament cycle.
Image Credit: Nike, hypebeast
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