Nike, Safa strike deal

JOHANNESBURG. — Nike and the South African Football Association have announced a new partnership that will see the world’s leading sports company design and develop football kits for the men’s and women’s national teams.
The five-year partnership commences on February 1, 2014, with all national teams receiving Nike’s innovative team kits across performance, training and equipment, including match balls.

“This partnership signifies Nike’s deep commitment to support and advance South African football at all levels of the game, from the national team to grassroots football,” said Laurent Payre, General Manager, Nike Africa.

“We look forward to providing innovative product technology to help players reach their full potential, and to helping shape the future success of South African football.” Nike will provide a limited edition kit for Bafana Bafana — the men’s senior national team — for their international friendly against Brasil in Johannesburg on March 5. — Supersport.com.

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