National team · CAFFirst match 1949“Super Eagles”

Retro Nigeria Shirts

Classic Super Eagles shirts, from the Green Eagles side of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations to the team that first reached a World Cup in 1994. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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Nigeria 1976 Africa Nations Cup Retro Football Shirt Nigeria 1976 Africa Nations Cup Retro Football Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

Nigeria

2 shirts
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro Nigeria football shirts

Nigeria kit timeline
  1. 1949First international, a 2–0 win over Sierra Leone in Freetown
  2. 1976Third place at the Africa Cup of Nations
  3. 1980First Africa Cup of Nations title
  4. 1988The Green Eagles become the Super Eagles
  5. 1994First World Cup finals, reaching the last 16
  6. 1996Olympic gold in Atlanta

Nigeria’s green shirt is one of the most recognisable in African football. Our retro Nigeria shirts recreate classic Nigeria kits from the Green Eagles era, handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton, with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

The Green Eagles

Nigeria played their first international in October 1949, winning 2–0 against Sierra Leone in Freetown. Once the team adopted the national colours, it became known as the Green Eagles. At the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations they finished third, and our Nigeria 1976 Africa Nations Cup Retro Football Shirt celebrates that tournament.

Champions of Africa

Nigeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 1980, and again in 1994 and 2013. After the 1988 tournament the team took on a new name, the Super Eagles. In 1994 they reached their first World Cup and made the last 16. Two years later, Nigeria’s Olympic side won gold in Atlanta.

More for Super Eagles fans

The Nigeria T-Shirt - Green/White Ringer is a relaxed way to show your colours. Explore more retro international shirts, or browse our casualwear range.

Nigeria shirt FAQs

Why are Nigeria called the Super Eagles?+

The team was known as the Green Eagles after adopting the national colours. The name Super Eagles was adopted after the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations.

What colour do Nigeria play in?+

Nigeria traditionally wear green shirts with white, the colours of the national flag.

Can I add a name and number to my Nigeria shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the Nigeria shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.