The new Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana jersey by adidas.
Image: SAFA
South African Football Association (SAFA) in collaboration with adidas have revealed the new 2026/2027 home jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana that captures “the spirit of South African football”.
The 2026/2027 home jersey retains the unmistakable yellow base with green trim, a colour palette synonymous with national pride, drawing inspiration from the unforgettable 2010 jersey.
The updated design pays tribute to South Africa’s 12 official languages – a powerful reflection of the nation’s diversity, unity, and shared love for football.
The subtle graphic elements woven into the fabric symbolise the many voices that rise together in stadiums across the country and around the world.
“We are very excited as SAFA for what this launch will do to motivate our junior teams to continue performing in this jersey as they aspire to one day be senior team members,” said SAFA CEO Ms Lydia Monyepao.
The jersey has been developed to meet the demands of top-level football and incorporates adidas’ latest CLIMACOOL+ technology, using engineered stretch fabrics with 3D body mapping to improve ventilation, enhance breathability and help keep players dry in high-intensity and high-temperature conditions. Perforated three-stripe panels and strategically placed mesh zones further improve airflow and comfort.
The authentic jersey also features a new lenticular heat-applied federation crest and adidas logo expression, a process that creates a unique shapeshifting appearance, adding a bold and innovative visual detail.
The SAFA away jersey design will be revealed on 19 March 2026 alongside other global adidas Federations.
Bafana Bafana's Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates after scoring South Africa's iconic opening goal at the 2010 World Cup held in the country in the iconic adidas kit.
Image: Gabriel Bouys/AFP
“The iconic adidas SAFA jersey of the 2010 World Cup had a distinctive reference to the diverse national languages of South Africa, represented by 11 small lines in the collar. This design is re-imaged for a proud new era, with a design patter which proudly reflects the now 12 national languages on the national jersey,” said Tom Brown, Senior Marketing Director for adidas South Africa.
“The jersey is more than match-day apparel – it is a unifying symbol worn by players and fans alike. Designed with bespoke gender fit considerations for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana, the kit underscores adidas and SAFA’s commitment to equal elevation of the men’s and women’s game, as both teams continue to make their mark in global tournaments.
The kit will be seen for the first time in action when Banyana Banyana features on the opening day of the WAFCON 2026 tournament in Morocco.
It will also be used when Bafana Bafana Bafana take on Mexico in the opening game of the FIFA 2026 World Cup in exactly 100 days time.