Nike joins forces with Nigerian-born, London-based artist Olaolu Slawn for a bold new collaboration, unveiling a special-edition Nigeria third kit ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Blurring the line between football apparel and contemporary art, the release continues Nike’s investment in artist-driven design across global football culture.
2026 World Cup kit and Nike’s global collaboration series
Part of Nike’s wider 2026 World Cup programme, the Nigeria Federation Collection sits alongside collaborations with G-Dragon, Jacquemus, NOCTA, Palace, Patta, and the Virgil Abloh Archive.
For Nigeria, Olaolu Slawn channels his graffiti-inflected visual language into a striking reinterpretation of the Super Eagles identity. Dominated by bold NAIJA lettering, the jersey is layered with hand-drawn motifs inspired by both street culture and traditional markings, creating an energetic and unmistakably personal aesthetic.
Engineered with Nike’s Aero-FIT technology, the kit balances expressive design with high-performance functionality, moving effortlessly between elite sport and contemporary streetwear.
The collaboration extends beyond the jersey through a lifestyle capsule that includes the Slawn x Nike Cryoshot sneaker, drawing inspiration from the legendary 1998 Mercurial boot. The collection stands among the most distinctive entries in Nike’s World Cup series. Known for his instinctive and highly expressive practice, Slawn brings elements of diasporic experience and urban culture into one of football’s most anticipated national kits.
Few artists move as effortlessly between street culture, contemporary art, and fashion as Olaolu Slawn. Discover his thoughts on individuality, the power of instinct, and why some of the most meaningful ideas emerge from unpredictability in our interview.
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