{"product_id":"2006-07-ethiopia-shirt","title":"Ethiopia Away Jersey 2006-07 Adidas Vintage - Collector's Item","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eEthiopia Away Shirt 2006-07 Adidas — The Walia Ibex on an African Campaign\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2006-2007, the \u003cstrong\u003eEthiopian national team\u003c\/strong\u003e played its \u003cstrong\u003eAFCON\u003c\/strong\u003e qualifiers wearing this \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e — a rare jersey, produced in small quantities for a less-hyped market, and which today delights collectors of \u003cstrong\u003evintage African shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e. An often-forgotten, never-equaled piece of continental football history.\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 2006-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethiopia (national team)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Away\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\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 shirt\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEthiopian national football team\u003c\/strong\u003e, nicknamed the \u003cstrong\u003eWalia Ibex\u003c\/strong\u003e — after the ibex endemic to the Abyssinian highlands — has not always been the dominant force in continental football. But in 2006-2007, the team was in full reconstruction, seeking to regain its former glory. Ethiopia indeed won the \u003cstrong\u003eAfrica Cup of Nations in 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e, their sole victory, but it remains a page of history that haunts supporters like a glorious ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt that time, Ethiopian football was carried by players mainly from the \u003cstrong\u003elocal league\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a few diaspora members. \u003cstrong\u003eSaint-George SA\u003c\/strong\u003e, the country's leading club, then supplied the bulk of the national team's players. This Adidas away shirt is what these men wore on their travels, in often hostile African stadiums, under scorching heat, to defend the colors of a nation of over 70 million people dreaming of returning to major continental competitions.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2008 AFCON Qualifiers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2006-2007, Ethiopia attempted to qualify for the \u003cstrong\u003e2008 Africa Cup of Nations\u003c\/strong\u003e held in Ghana. These qualifying campaigns, played against nations like Benin or Nigeria depending on the draw groups, perfectly represented the context in which this away shirt was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and African football in the mid-2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2005-2008 period marks a strong commitment by \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas in the African kit market\u003c\/strong\u003e, with sleek but distinctive designs, featuring typical lines of the post-2006 era. This shirt is a perfect testament to that — understated, functional, and bearing that recognizable graphic identity of Adidas kits from that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn overlooked footballing nation with a rich history\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany forget that Ethiopia is one of the founding members of the \u003cstrong\u003eConfederation of African Football (CAF)\u003c\/strong\u003e and that the country co-hosted the first editions of the AFCON. Wearing or collecting this shirt is also reconnecting with this \u003cstrong\u003epioneering history of African football\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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;\"\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is one made to be actually worn — by players on the field or sold in very limited quantities in local markets not easily accessible to European collectors. No mass licensing, no large-scale industrial reproduction: each piece has its own history, superior quality finishes, and details that replicas never faithfully reproduce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one displays a \u003cstrong\u003e9\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in collector's terms means a near-new state with natural signs of age — no holes, no major discoloration, just the patina of an object that has lived. For a \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas African shirt of this generation\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's frankly exceptional. These pieces don't circulate on the European market en masse: when they appear, and in this condition, you have to act fast. \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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Adidas shirts from the 2000s\u003c\/strong\u003e fit differently from current standards. A 2006-2007 L is generally equivalent to a modern M\/L depending on body types. The cuts were more fitted, less wide in the shoulders, and often shorter in length than what is found today in mass retail. Don't rely solely on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take your measuring tape and measure your chest flat, from your neck to the bottom of your stomach, and the span from one shoulder to the other. Compare with the actual measurements of the shirt — if you have any doubts, contact us directly. \u003cstrong\u003eA collector's shirt that doesn't fit well\u003c\/strong\u003e is a missed opportunity. We prefer you to be satisfied and for the piece to truly suit you.\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\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage African national team shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e are among the most sought-after and rarest on the retro football market. Unlike European clubs that produced millions of units, teams like Ethiopia never fueled major global distribution campaigns. This \u003cstrong\u003eEthiopia 2006-07 Adidas away shirt\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore a confidential piece by nature — not because it was intended to be, but because the market never made it accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt 9\/10, this shirt is in a condition you won't easily find elsewhere. African pieces of this generation rarely arrive in Europe, even less so in this condition. It's the kind of shirt you see once on a niche market, and you regret not having taken it when it's gone. \u003cstrong\u003eThere aren't many in this condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and even fewer available from reputable sellers.\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\/Ethiopia_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eEthiopia — 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 building a serious collection of \u003cstrong\u003evintage African shirts\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece definitely belongs in it — and it won't be easy to replace if you let it slip away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54015789302035,"sku":"242016","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-ETHIOPIA-SHIRT-L-242016_1.jpg?v=1775551767","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-ethiopia-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}