PUMA LEADS THE WAY IN AFRICAN FOOTBALL

PUMA is the leading sportslifestyle brand and a powerhouse in African football.

They have now released home and away kits for 11 of the countries participating in the African Cup of Nations in January 2010.

“In 2010, Africa will be the center of attention with the Orange African Cup of Nations Angola 2010™ in January leading up to the World Cup in South Africa. With a powerful portfolio of eleven PUMA-sponsored African national teams (Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, Egypt, Tunisia, Namibia, Morocco, Angola, Senegal and Togo), PUMA is already the most visible football brand in the Continent. We have enjoyed more than a decade of close partnership and collaboration with African football federations. Africa has a great deal to offer the international football community; next year’s major tournaments will provide the perfect stage and PUMA is very proud to be a part of them.”
Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO, PUMA AG

PUMA have always been innovative football kit suppliers. Now they are delivering home and away kits for its 11 African teams, which again push the boundaries of technology and design. The jerseys are contoured to deliver a snug body fit that accentuates the players’ musculature. Constructed from moisture-wicking Power Mesh, the jerseys feature a proprietary engineered mesh panel across the back, which allows for maximum movement and breathability. A Kinte pattern, inspired by traditional African fabrics, was applied to this back panel.  Additionally, a unique brush-stroke effect, mimicking fans’ body paint, creates the decorative stripes on most of the away jerseys and the players’ names and numbers on the back.

PUMA’s African roster swells to 12 top-ranked African teams with the signing of the Algeria FA who will be part of the PUMA football portfolio from January 1^st 2010.

“The association with Algeria underpins PUMA’s commitment to African Football,” “Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes) have an impressive history on the pitch and are again poised to be a top contender at CAN 2010. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the PUMA family.”
Jochen Zeitz, Chairman and CEO, PUMA AG

Ivory Coast, Ghana and Angola (home and away) kits.

Cameroon star Samuel Eto’o wearing their new kit and Puma V1.10 boots.

For more information visit: www.pumafootballpresskit.com.