{"product_id":"1998-00-morocco-shirt","title":"Morocco Third Puma 1998-2000 Vintage Jersey - condition 9\/10","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eMorocco 1998-2000 — The Puma Third Shirt of a Golden Generation of African Football\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBetween 1998 and 2000, \u003cstrong\u003eMorocco\u003c\/strong\u003e went through one of the most intense periods in its football history — first a 1998 World Cup in France, then a 2000 AFCON on the continent. This \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Morocco third shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e, in XL size and in near-perfect condition, is a piece of that suspended-in-time era, directly available for your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eShirt 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 Morocco (National Team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSponsor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Third Shirt\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\/10\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 shirt represents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eIn the late 90s, the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Lions\u003c\/strong\u003e were among the most respected African teams on the international stage. Morocco is a nation that knows how to play football — a technical, organised team with a recognisable playing identity. \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e then dressed the Moroccan federation in outfits that perfectly reflected the sportswear aesthetic of the time, with geometric graphics, careful finishes, and the fitted cut characteristic of the 98-2000 era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis period saw the development of players who left a lasting mark on Moroccan football. Names like \u003cstrong\u003eMustapha Hadji\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was a revelation at the 1998 World Cup with his dazzling playing style, and \u003cstrong\u003eNoureddine Naybet\u003c\/strong\u003e, the leader of the Moroccan defence for over a decade. \u003cstrong\u003eYoussef Chippo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAbdeljilil Hadda\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eSalaheddine Bassir\u003c\/strong\u003e were also among these Lions who proudly wore the national colours during this pivotal era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eMoments etched in this shirt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1998 World Cup — France\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMorocco arrived in France with real ambitions and a generation of players competing in major European championships. Mustapha Hadji revealed himself to the world, confirming that African football had reached an undeniable level of maturity on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2000 AFCON — Ghana and Nigeria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo years later, the \u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Lions\u003c\/strong\u003e participated in the \u003cstrong\u003e2000 Africa Cup of Nations\u003c\/strong\u003e, co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria. For Moroccan fans, the continental tournament remains a special competition, where the honour of the continent is at stake in every match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Puma Era — An Iconic Partnership\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe partnership between \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e and African federations in the late 90s produced some of the most sought-after \u003cstrong\u003evintage African shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e by collectors today. The Moroccan kits from this era are part of this very exclusive club — rare pieces with a design that is dated in a good way.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece produced in limited quantities to be actually worn — not a commercial reproduction printed in millions of copies. Third kits, in particular, are the least manufactured in production cycles: they are only released for specific matches, in particular configurations, which makes them structurally rarer than home and away kits.\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, for a piece over 25 years old, is frankly exceptional. No visible discoloration, fabric still intact, Puma finishes respected. This is the kind of shirt you take out of the frame to show off, not hide in the back of a closet because it's too bad to display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eVintage Size Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage sizes from the 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e do not correspond to current standards. An XL from the Puma era often fits like a modern L, sometimes even an M depending on body shape. The cuts were more fitted, designed to be worn during the match, not for an oversized streetwear look. This is a crucial point to check before validating your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore buying, measure your own favorite shirt flat: shoulder to shoulder width and total length. Then compare with the actual dimensions of this piece, available on the product sheet. This is the most reliable method to avoid unpleasant surprises — much more useful than relying on the label alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;font-weight:bold;margin-top:28px;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eWhy have it in your collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage African football shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are currently massively undervalued compared to their actual historical value. While collectors snap up Italian or English kits from the 90s, African pieces from the same era remain accessible — but for how much longer? A \u003cstrong\u003ePuma Morocco third from the late 90s\u003c\/strong\u003e is a documented rarity: little produced, little preserved, and even less found in near-new condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition, let's be honest. A \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e condition on a 1998-2000 shirt is not the norm — it's the exception. The vast majority of pieces from this generation found on the secondary market show signs of wear, discoloration, or flocking degradation. This one does not. That's what makes all the difference for a serious collector.\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\/Morocco_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eMorocco — 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 — Kit History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cafonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCAF — Confederation of African Football\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 looking at this shirt, it means you have an eye for it — Puma African pieces from this era won't remain accessible at this price for long. It's up to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54015788908819,"sku":"322899","price":149.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_1998-00-MOROCCO-SHIRT-XL-322899_1.jpg?v=1775551749","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/1998-00-morocco-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}