{"product_id":"1998-00-egypt-mido-match-issue-shirt","title":"Egypt 1998-2000 Puma Match Issue Mido vintage jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEgypt 1998-2000 Puma Jersey – Mido's \"Match Issue\", an exceptional piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1998 and 2000, the Egyptian national team went through a pivotal era, and this \u003cstrong\u003eEgypt Puma match issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to it. What makes it immediately unique? The \u003cstrong\u003eMIDO\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking – a prodigious kid who would soon electrify all of Europe wore this number, this kit, in real official matches. That's the difference between a collector's item and a simple souvenir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eJersey details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:2;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1998-2000\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egypt (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhat this jersey represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe late 90s were a particularly busy period for \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Egypt was then one of the most successful nations on the continent, with seven Africa Cup of Nations titles to its name. Under the \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e label, a historic equipment supplier that had been dressing the Pharaohs for several years, the national team continued a tradition of excellence that dated back to the 50s. This 1998-2000 home jersey reflects an ambitious team, built around a solid collective and some brilliant individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIt was precisely in this context that a certain \u003cstrong\u003eAhmed Hossam Mido\u003c\/strong\u003e, born in 1983, began to emerge in the Egyptian national squad. Barely out of his teens, he already displayed a technique and a goal-scoring ability that left no doubt. The \u003cstrong\u003eMIDO\u003c\/strong\u003e flocking on this match issue jersey owes nothing to chance or marketing: it is the real trace of a player who would make his mark on Egyptian and European football history, even before major clubs snatched him up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this jersey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 1998 AFCON in Burkina Faso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEgypt participated in the 1998 Africa Cup of Nations, a major competition for all national teams on the continent. The kit worn during this tournament is directly linked to this 1998-2000 Puma jersey cycle — a relic of those matches played in the African heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMido's first caps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was during this period that \u003cstrong\u003eMido made his international debut\u003c\/strong\u003e, gradually joining the Pharaohs squad. Owning a match issue jersey with his name on it means possessing a fragment of this genesis — before Ajax, before Marseille, before Tottenham.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican football on the rise\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe late 90s saw \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican football\u003c\/strong\u003e establish itself on the world stage after the 1998 World Cup in France. Egypt, regularly qualified and competitive, contributed to this international recognition. This jersey is a piece of that collective history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eAuthentic vs Replica\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ematch issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not a replica sold in official stores. It is a piece prepared specifically for a player, with the same technical characteristics as the jersey worn on the field — reinforced fabric, tailored fit, superior quality finishes. The difference is immediately perceptible to the touch, in the manufacturing details, in the weight of the fabric. It is an object made for playing, not for display — even if in the end, it amply deserves both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one is in \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition, which is exceptional for a jersey of this era and nature. We're not talking about a jersey taken out of an unopened box: it has lived, it has a history, but it is in remarkable condition. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma Egypt jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 90s with authentic player flocking, finding better would be a miracle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage sizing guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage jerseys from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e have cuts that are no longer anything like current standards. A size M from that era often corresponds to a modern S, sometimes even an XS depending on body types. Puma jerseys of this generation are cut quite close to the body, with narrower shoulders and a shorter body length than what is found on shelves today. Don't order on instinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore finalizing your purchase, take a jersey that fits you well and measure it flat: width at the armpits (seam to seam), total back length, and chest circumference. Compare these measurements with the product description or contact us directly. A \u003cstrong\u003ecollector match issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e should be chosen carefully — make sure it fits before you fall for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy you should have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eEgypt 90s match issue jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e with the flocking of an identified player is already rare in itself. When that player is Mido and he is about to become one of the most publicized African strikers of his generation, it moves into another dimension. The \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican collector jersey market\u003c\/strong\u003e is booming — pieces related to great continental national teams from the 90s are becoming scarce, and prices are following suit. This type of jersey doesn't often come around again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, this jersey far exceeds what is usually found on the market for this category. There aren't many in this condition — most have suffered from time, washing, approximate storage. Here, we have a piece that has endured more than twenty years while retaining all its splendor. Whether you are a Mido fan, a collector of \u003cstrong\u003evintage Puma jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e, or passionate about African football, this piece ticks all the boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eTo go further\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"line-height:2.2;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Egypt_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEgypt - National football team - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.footballkitarchive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFootball Kit Archive - Jersey History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mido\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMido - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;line-height:1.8;\"\u003eIf you're reading this far, you understand that this isn't the kind of piece that hangs around for long. 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