{"product_id":"2006-07-nigeria-shirt","title":"Nigeria 2006-07 Adidas Vintage Super Eagles Collector's Jersey","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:1.8em;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:16px;\"\u003eNigeria 2006-07 Adidas Jersey — The Super Eagles in their era of renaissance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eIn 2006-2007, \u003cstrong\u003eNigeria\u003c\/strong\u003e was going through a pivotal period in its football history. Between the 2006 World Cup in Germany — which the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Eagles\u003c\/strong\u003e did not participate in — and the preparation for the 2008 AFCON, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Adidas Nigeria jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e perfectly captures that moment of reconstruction and rediscovered ambition of one of Africa's greatest footballing nations.\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 2006-2007\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nigeria — National Team\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adidas\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eState:\u003c\/strong\u003e LITTLE PULLS, DIRTY — authentic wear of a worn vintage jersey, traces of real life on a piece of African football history\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;\"\u003eIn 2006-2007, \u003cstrong\u003eNigerian football\u003c\/strong\u003e was in full transition. The national team, which had shone in the 1990s with its World Cup qualifications and its \u003cstrong\u003egold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics\u003c\/strong\u003e, was looking to regain its glory. This period was one of rebuilding, with a group of players playing in the best European leagues and carrying the hopes of a country that is among the \u003cstrong\u003egiants of African football\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas Nigeria 2006-07 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a direct witness to this renewed ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAt that time, the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Eagles\u003c\/strong\u003e could count on a generation of undeniable quality players. \u003cstrong\u003eObafemi Martins\u003c\/strong\u003e, an explosive striker who played for Inter Milan and Newcastle, was one of the offensive figures of the national team. \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Obi Mikel\u003c\/strong\u003e, who had just arrived at Chelsea, was already asserting his midfield dominance. \u003cstrong\u003eNwankwo Kanu\u003c\/strong\u003e, a living legend of Nigerian football, was still part of the squad. This jersey dressed players who made African fans dream every weekend in Europe.\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\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualification for the 2008 AFCON underway\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2006-2007 period was marked by the qualifiers for the \u003cstrong\u003e2008 Africa Cup of Nations\u003c\/strong\u003e held in Ghana. Nigeria was fighting in its group to return to continental competition and prove that it was still a major force on the continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA generation between two cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis jersey is that of a Nigeria that bridged the gap between the golden generation of the 90s — that of \u003cstrong\u003eJay-Jay Okocha\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kanu, Finidi George — and the new wave embodied by Mikel and Martins. A unique moment in the history of the national team, captured in this piece of Adidas fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdidas and Africa, an iconic collaboration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom the 2000s onwards, \u003cstrong\u003eAdidas\u003c\/strong\u003e developed specific and recognizable designs for African national teams, playing with strong graphic elements and a powerful visual identity. The \u003cstrong\u003eNigeria Adidas 2006-07 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of this philosophy of a kit manufacturer that understands continental football.\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 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a different dimension compared to a replica. The finishes, the materials, the manufacturing details — everything is different. \u003cstrong\u003eAuthentic Adidas jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e of this generation are produced with textile technologies designed for the performance of professional players, not for mass distribution. Reinforced seams, technical fabric, period flocking: every detail tells something that reproductions cannot capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThis one has an \u003cstrong\u003e8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some small snags and light dirt — what English speakers call \"little pulls, dirty.\" These imperfections are not flaws: they are proof that this jersey has lived, that it has been worn, that it hasn't slept in a display case for twenty years. For a serious collector, that changes everything. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e that is too perfect looks like an imposture; this one is the real deal.\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;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003esizes of vintage jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e from the 2000s do not correspond to current standards. A size L from that era often cuts like a modern M, sometimes even like an S depending on body type. The cuts were more fitted, closer to the body — manufacturers had not yet switched to the loose and oversized cuts we know today. This \u003cstrong\u003evintage size L Nigeria jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e is more suited to someone who wears a fitted L or an XL in a modern cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eBefore confirming your order, take a measuring tape and measure your chest flat, under the armpits. Then compare with the actual measurements of the jersey that we indicate in the product description. This is the only way to avoid unpleasant surprises with \u003cstrong\u003eretro football jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e. A jersey that doesn't fit is a disappointment — a jersey that fits you perfectly is a collector's item that you can wear with pride.\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 national team jerseys\u003c\/strong\u003e are still undervalued in the \u003cstrong\u003ecollector football jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e market. Big European clubs monopolize attention and prices soar, while pieces like this \u003cstrong\u003eNigeria Adidas 2006-07 jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e remain accessible. But that won't last. The community of African jersey collectors is growing fast, and pieces of this quality are becoming increasingly rare. Investing now in a jersey from this era is getting ahead of the curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eThere aren't many in this condition on the market, let's be direct. A \u003cstrong\u003evintage Nigeria jersey in 8\/10 condition\u003c\/strong\u003e is already well above what is usually found. Most pieces from this generation have taken a beating over time — faded, holed, with flocking coming off. Here, you have something that holds up, that has history without being damaged. This is exactly what a collector who wants authenticity without ending up with a rag is looking for.\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\/Nigeria_national_football_team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eNigeria Super Eagles — 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 — History of jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cafonline.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCAF Online — Official 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 African football speaks to you and you are looking for a rare piece that has meaning beyond just a jersey, this one ticks all the boxes. It's up to you to decide if you'll let it pass.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Africa","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54015789433107,"sku":"275783","price":89.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/4839\/3235\/files\/eng_pm_2006-07-NIGERIA-SHIRT-L-275783_5.png?v=1775551773","url":"https:\/\/supporterid.com\/en\/products\/2006-07-nigeria-shirt","provider":"SUPPORTER ID®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}