{"product_id":"2006-07-ghana-longsleeve-shirt","title":"Ghana Home Puma 2006-07 Long Sleeve XL Vintage Football Shirt","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eGhana 2006-07 Puma Long-Sleeve Jersey — The Rising Star of African Football\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2006, \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e had just stepped onto the pitch of a \u003cstrong\u003eWorld Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e for the first time — Germany, an electric atmosphere, and the \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e arriving with the hunger of those who have nothing to lose. This \u003cstrong\u003e2006-07 Puma long-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e, size XL, embodies exactly that momentum, frozen in fabric.\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 2006-07\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana (Black Stars)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Home\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puma\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e XL\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPONSOR: — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey\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 2006-07 season for the \u003cstrong\u003eGhana Black Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e was the hangover after euphoria, and the beginning of reconstruction. The country had just experienced its \u003cstrong\u003efirst FIFA World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e in the summer of 2006 in Germany, with a historic qualification to the round of 16, halted by Brazil. An entire generation had revealed itself to the world, and national pride was at its peak. The Ghanaian Federation then relied on \u003cstrong\u003ePuma\u003c\/strong\u003e to dress these players who carried the hopes of an entire continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThe squad of that era was one of the most talented Ghana had ever produced. \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Essien\u003c\/strong\u003e, then at the peak of his form at Chelsea, embodied this generation — powerful, technical, ruthless. Alongside him, \u003cstrong\u003eSulley Muntari\u003c\/strong\u003e wore the armband of the conquering midfielder, while \u003cstrong\u003eAsamoah Gyan\u003c\/strong\u003e began to make a name for himself with his goal-scoring instinct. The \u003cstrong\u003e2008 AFCON\u003c\/strong\u003e was on the horizon, and these men were preparing their comeback on the African stage.\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 Round of 16 match against Brazil — 2006 World Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGhana had finished second in their group, behind Italy, notably by beating the Czech Republic and holding their own against the United States. Against Brazil in the round of 16, the Black Stars lost 3-0 but showed a courageous face that impressed all of Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the 2008 AFCON in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlaying the \u003cstrong\u003e2008 Africa Cup of Nations\u003c\/strong\u003e at home, in their own country — that's a combination of pressure and pride. The qualification campaign carried under this jersey was as much a mental as a sporting preparation for a tournament the entire nation was awaiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Essien, the \"Bison\" at his peak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2006-07, \u003cstrong\u003eEssien\u003c\/strong\u003e was considered one of the best midfielders on the planet — his performances in the Ghanaian jersey during this period cemented his status as a national icon. Wearing this jersey means also carrying the legacy of this midfield monster.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is not the same as a replica fresh from the factory last week. It's the cut of the era, the technical fabric used by the players, the original finishes — and sometimes a few signs of age that only add to the value of the piece. The true collector knows how to read these details better than any catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one shows an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, which in the world of vintage footwear, is excellent news. The wear indicated in the product's condition testifies to a jersey that has lived — not a plastic-wrapped jersey that has never been looked at. This is precisely what makes it an honest, traceable piece with a soul.\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 fit differently\u003c\/strong\u003e from modern jerseys — this is a reality that every collector must understand before buying. A Puma XL from 2006-07 might correspond to a current L depending on the brand, with a straighter, less fitted cut, often shorter too. The technical fabric of the time was not designed for today's lifestyle — it was designed for the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, measure your own current jersey flat: shoulder-to-shoulder width, total length, and chest circumference. Then compare with the actual product measurements if available, or do not hesitate to contact us directly. Two minutes of measuring is better than three weeks of regret.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGhana 2006-07 long-sleeve jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a piece that crystallizes a pivotal moment in the history of \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican football\u003c\/strong\u003e. Long-sleeve versions are systematically produced in smaller quantities than short-sleeve ones — they are therefore mechanically rarer in the \u003cstrong\u003evintage collector jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Add to that the symbolic significance of this golden generation, and you have a piece that will only continue to gain value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAnd in this condition — \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e — there aren't many others floating around at this level of preservation. Most jerseys from that era that have circulated are either ruined by washing or untraceable. This one is here, in good shape, ready to join a true collection or to be worn with the pride of a football fan who knows what they have in their hands.\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\/Ghana_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eGhana Black Stars — 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 for a jersey that truly tells a story — an era, a generation, a leap into the history of African football — this one ticks all the boxes. It's your turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54015789334803,"sku":"239249","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-GHANA-LONGSLEEVE-SHIRT-XL-239249_1.jpg?v=1775551769","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-ghana-longsleeve-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}