The Protea

Overview

A deep green football jersey with a full-body botanical leaf print and tonal vertical stripes. The gold sleeve carries a protea motif — South Africa's national flower — alongside text referencing Bafana Bafana, the team's nickname. Green and gold, the colors that have defined South African sport for decades, worn here in their most considered form.

Features

Deep Green Performance Shell with Botanical Print
Lightweight, micro-perforated fabric with an all-over tonal leaf pattern across the body.

Tonal Vertical Stripe Structure
Darker green vertical stripes running the full length of the body over the botanical print.

Gold Raglan Sleeve with Protea
Detail Left sleeve in gold with a protea flower motif and "Bafana Bafana" text detailing.

South African Football Crest
Gold shield badge at center chest featuring the national emblem.

White Collar and Cuff Piping
Thin white trim on the collar and right sleeve cuff.

The Feel

Relaxed fit, runs slightly long.

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. No bleach. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Do not iron over embroidered areas.

Why It's Special

The protea has been South Africa's national flower since 1976, chosen for its resilience and its ability to thrive across the diverse landscapes of the country. Bafana Bafana means "the boys, the boys" in Zulu — a name given to the national team by supporters in the early 1990s as the country emerged from apartheid and began competing internationally again. South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup, the first on African soil, and the green and gold of this jersey connects directly to that moment and everything it represented.