Fashion

Jay Jay Okocha Leads Chukwueze, Arokodare As Models At Unveiling Of Nike’s New ‘Collaboration Kit’

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12 hours ago

May 28, 2026

Former Super Eagles’ captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha led two current members of the ream – Samuel Chukwueze and Toku Arokodare – as models during the launch of new ‘collocation kit’ by Nike.

Sports247 gathered that the American sports kit makers rolled out the red carpet in grand style, with Okocha, Chukwueze and Arokodare joined in the ceremony by some musicians, actors and other stars of showbusiness.

Joining the three football stars was London-based artist, Slawn, who played a key role in unveiling the highly-anticipated 2026 collaboration kits during a campaign line-up that was tagged an absolute cultural reset.

Though organisers pointed out that the new kit were general designs, not basically for the Super Eagles, they still acknowledged the status of Nigeria’s football national team as one of the highly esteemed users of Nike’s brands.

A promotional report for the event noted in part, “The collection brings together an incredible mix of Nigerian icons.

We’re talking football legends Jay Jay Okocha, Tolu Arokodare, and Samuel Chukwueze, alongside veteran actress, Patience Ozokwo, whilst musical trailblazers, Kida Kudz and DEELA anchor the streetwear aesthetic.

“The collection itself translates Slawn’s signature graffiti style straight onto athletic staples, giving classic fan gear a complete rethink.

The standout piece is a white relaxed-fit graphic t-shirt that features a vibrant, spray-gradient lime green bottom half.

“The chest is stamped with the official Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) crest and bold, puffy script lettering that reads ‘NAIJA’ – a detail mirrored perfectly on the matching white fleece drawstring shorts.

“With the models rocking coordinated green manicured nails and graphic print trainers against Slawn’s iconic black-and-white doodle backdrops, the visuals feel less like a standard jersey launch and more like a complete lifestyle movement.”

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Fashion

Super Eagles New Kit ‘Unscathed’ In Controversy Rocking Nike’s Recent Supplies

Published

2 months ago

April 11, 2026

Bryce Mullins

The new jerseys produced by American kit manufacturer, Nike, for the Super Eagles have come out ‘unscathed’ and not part of controversy trailing recent supplies to other countries ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Sports247 reports that Nike has come under fire for flaws seen in their supplies to England, France and Canada, but nothing has been said about Nigeria’s new kit.

While fashion experts slammed Nike for what they described as ‘a design error’ in England’s new jerseys, their supplies to Nigeria have avoided similar critical scrutiny and aspersions.

This is despite how a section of Nigeria’s football fans complained about Nike’s decision to use lemon green on the Eagles’ home jerseys as well as black with red stripes for the training kit, which appears old fashioned.

However, apart from some complaints about colour, issues surrounding Nigeria’s supplies are not as sharp as ‘poor shoulder stitching’ and ‘unsightly bulge’ for other countries.

Interestingly, a report by UK tabloid, Mirror revealed in part, “The problem, which will affect players and fans of France, Canada and Uruguay at the World Cup this summer, has now been acknowledged by Nike.

“The problem was during England’s recent friendlies against Japan and Uruguay. It has set social media alight, with fans furious over such a basic issue – which has been labelled ‘a complete joke’ and could impact sales.”

In a reaction, London’s Guardian newspaper quoted a Nike official saying: “During the recent international break, we observed a minor issue with our Nike national team kits, most noticeable around the shoulder seam.

“Performance is unaffected, but the overall aesthetic is not where it needs to be. We are a global team of best-in-class designers, creators and dreamers who spend every day thinking about how to innovate, challenge ourselves, and take risks.”

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