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Nike partners Slawn for new Eagles collection

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  • Nike has launched a special-edition collection for the Nigeria national football team, designed in collaboration with Nigerian artist Slawn.
  • The collection, featuring a graffiti-inspired aesthetic, includes a jersey, T-shirt, hoodie, and jackets, but will not be worn at the 2026 World Cup as Nigeria failed to qualify.
  • This partnership is part of Nike's broader initiative to collaborate with seven brands and artists for exclusive capsule collections tied to national football federations.

Global sportswear giant Nike has partnered with Nigerian artist Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale, known as Slawn, to create a distinctive collection for the Nigeria national team. The line boasts a bold graffiti-inspired design, blending Slawn's signature chaotic style with the vibrant spirit of Nigerian football.

I love Messi because of his movement. I like TFA more than the streets because I have learned a lot under my coaches here. The trip to Portugal even exposed me to many things about passing and marking.

· Samson AzeezSamson Azeez, an eight-year-old prodigy at The Future Academy, expresses his admiration for Lionel Messi and his positive experiences at the academy and during a training tour in Portugal.

The collection features a special-edition jersey, T-shirt, hoodie, and woven jackets. Each item showcases a custom graffiti-style Nike Swoosh and a "NAIJA" text logo. Despite the artistic flair, the Super Eagles will not wear this collection at the 2026 World Cup, as Nigeria did not qualify for the tournament scheduled in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

This collaboration is part of Nike's larger strategy to engage with seven brands and artists for exclusive capsule collections, each linked to a different national football federation. The partnership with Nigeria, which began in 2015 and was renewed in 2018, is reportedly set to expire this year. The Super Eagles have missed the last two World Cup editions, a fact that continues to disappoint many fans.

A lot of things have changed for me since I got here, especially our recent trip to Portugal where we played against some academies in Europe. Going there with my teammates was special and we showed great understanding on the pitch, so much that they liked us as well.

· Roheem AjisefiniRoheem Ajisefini, the 10-year-old captain of the TFA Prospects, reflects on the transformative impact of The Future Academy and the recent training tour in Portugal.

Models for the collection's unveiling included Super Eagles players Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare, alongside former captain Jay-Jay Okocha and veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwo. This follows Nike's earlier release of new Super Eagles jerseys and training kits currently in use at the 2026 Unity Cup in London.

TFA has been established for nine years and dealing with the developmental stage of football has been interesting and challenging. The most intriguing part is seeing

· Abiola FabioAbiola Fabio, director of The Future Academy, discusses the academy's nine-year history and its focus on youth football development.
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