Nike has received over 3,000,000 orders for Nigeria’s World Cup 2018 shirt despite the jersey not being officially on sale until next week.
Demand for the country’s home and away kit increased following its unveiling at a launch in February.
Three million. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/p7eWGOithX
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 24, 2018
The kit isn’t available to buy for another six days but that hasn’t stopped fans wanting to place their order in advance.
2018 kit pays homage to the shirt worn at USA 1994 – the west African nation’s debut on the World Cup stage.
The shirts were launched with the help of Premier League trio Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho as well as ex-Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel.
“I grew up in England, but Nigeria is my homeland,” Arsenal star Iwobi told Nike’s official website.
“When I scored that goal, the players were dancing, the fans were playing the trumpets and bringing drums… there was just so much passion and energy.
“It is always an honour to wear the white and green. To compete this summer is not just our dream, it is also the dream of our fans. Together, we all represent Naija.”
