Johannesburg - French clothing brand, Le Coq Sportif, dropped stylish new threads for World Cup-bound Banyana Banyana on Friday morning.
This is a momentous occasion for the South African women's soccer team and a testament to the growing relationship between the two entities and the influence of women in the sport.
The two kits (home and away) are a striking combination of green and yellow, with a modern twist.
The design was inspired by the traditional colours of South African football and is symbolic of the team's determination and strength.
The new LCS x SAFA away jersey is a celebration of Banyana’s success in Rabat, wearing green when they picked up gold in 2022.
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A statement piece for a statement team who continue to forge the path for generations to come. #Lecoqsportifza #lcsport #banyana #bafana pic.twitter.com/47F9Ru7aYW
The away thread is said to be a celebration of Banyana’s success in Rabat, wearing green when they picked up gold in 2022. A statement piece for a statement team who continue to forge the path for future generations.
It features a bold, eye-catching design, with an intricate pattern of green and the South African flag in the front and back which embody nationhood, patriotism and the essence of Ubuntu.
The new LCS x SAFA home jersey carries the South African flag in both the front and back panel, embodying nationhood, patriotism and essence of Ubuntu.
See it donned for the first time when Banyana flies the SA flag high in AUS/NZ. 🇿![CDATA[]]>🇦#Lecoqsportifza #banyana #bafanabafana pic.twitter.com/vAE9J1x1OK
The release of the new kit is a milestone for the women's national team. It is the first time that a major clothing brand has let football fans design a kit specifically for the Banyana Banyana team.
This is a huge step forward, as it shows the South African Football Association’s (SAFA) efforts to a more inclusive forging of the future of football in the country.
The new kit has been met with great enthusiasm from both the team and its fans. The players are proud to be wearing the kit and excited to represent their country on the world stage.
The kit will be first worn by the team during their upcoming World Cup campaign in Australia and New Zealand in July.
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