A space dedicated to African Football Culture and Style.

Welcome to BolaFootballClub

Collage of various football players around a large central image of a man with blond dreadlocks. Text at the top reads 'Salom stylesissue. v.2' with smaller text 'BOLAFootballClub'. At the bottom, it says '* Blonde issue *'.
Vintage soccer poster featuring a South African player in a gold jersey heading a soccer ball. Overlaid yellow text reads 'Heroes of South Africa,' 'Lost Files + Kits,' and a smaller caption about the style and transformation of the South African men's team kits over the years.

Bafana Bafana’s journey has been a rollercoaster — from the glory of AFCON 1996 and the gold-striped Kappa kit that defined a golden era, to the heartbreak of years without World Cup qualification.
2010 brought unity, joy, and that unforgettable yellow Adidas jersey, even if the results didn’t match the spirit.
Those moments — the goals, the kits, the pride — remind us of a time when South Africa truly believed in its beautiful game.

Bafana Lost Files

Six diverse young adults, four men and two women, posing on the steps outside a building with a weathered wall and windows. They are dressed in matching green shirts with colorful designs.

A tribute to the 2009 MTN8 champions — Lamontville Golden Arrows — and their legendary 6–0 victory over Ajax Cape Town.

Pure South African football, pure culture — no gimmicks.

The new collection celebrates the icons who shaped the game, blending sport, style, and history into one movement.

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Golden Arrows

A promotional graphic for Kasi Flava Playlist featuring a young man playing soccer with a ball on a field, with bold yellow text overlaying a vibrant red background, including the Spotify logo and the BFC (Bola Football Club) logo.
A young man standing outdoors in front of a white backdrop, wearing a yellow sports jacket, green shorts, white socks, and black sneakers, with a soccer ball at his feet. The backdrop displays yellow text that reads "1992 BAFANA FIFA INAUGURAL," and smaller text below states "7 JULY, 1992 BAFANA BAFANA VS CAMEROON. DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL."

The Kasi Flavour
1992 Bafana FIFA Inaugural jersey.

This jersey means a lot to us because it was the jersey Bafana used to play their first international match after readmission took place in July 7, 1992 against Cameroon. - Kasi Flavour 10

A man and woman wearing matching pink soccer jerseys with black accents and black pants, sitting and standing in front of a wall with a mural of a white van. The woman is comfortably sitting, and the man is seated on a chair, with his arm resting on his lap. The mural of the van features people inside, including a person wearing a hat and sunglasses.

For valentine’s Sake with Cakes and Nandi for Thebe Magagu.

Zakes Bantwini & Nandi Madida just dropped the 🔥 new Magugu F.C. training kit for Valentine's Day! Pink jerseys, dresses with obi belts, and even custom name printing. Plus, a new Zakes/Nandi project is coming this year!

Lens of Gabriel Moses

Gabriel Moses, the British-Nigerian photographer
and filmmaker, has been making waves with his unique visual storytelling that fuses personal heritage with modern narratives. His lens often focuses on themes of identity, culture, and sport, especially football seen through an African perspective.

A young woman with braided hair wearing a black hoodie with the Real Madrid emblem and Y-3 logo, standing in front of a dark purple background.
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Kappa x Acne Studios

Kappa and Acne Studios link up for a collab that rewrites the rules—raw, defiant, and dripping in nostalgia.

watch here
Two women standing outdoors in front of a weathered building with a metal door, both with expressive hairstyles and clothing.

God Bless Our Homeland.
Black Stars 2025.

The return of the iconic black star on the kit pays homage to Ghana’s football legacy, while the use of African creatives ensures an authentic narrative.

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A young man in a Ghanaian national soccer jersey stands with his hand over his heart. Behind him, another man holds a Ghana flag. The scene appears to be outdoors on a partly cloudy day.

Honoring the legacy of James Mpanza through creativity and passion 🏴‍☠️⚽️ Ashley Benns reflects on his dream project with Orlando Pirates and adidas South Africa, celebrating the true spirit of the Buccaneers.

Honoring James Mwanza

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For Valentine’s Sake with FC Versailles.

This Valentine's Day, FC Versailles declares its love for its fans,not just for the game, but for the jersey.

Portrait of a young man with dreadlocks wearing a blue soccer jersey, surrounded by white roses.
A line of men with dark skin standing outdoors in a grassy area, wearing matching green and white striped shirts and jeans.

Limited presents their first
T-shirt to kick off their football T collection.

check it out here
Two individuals with dark skin and sunglasses posing indoors. One person is shirtless, has dreadlocks, a butterfly tattoo on the chest, and wears jewelry. The other person wears a black shirt with white text that reads '.limited' and has clothing on hangers behind them.


Limited presents their first T-shirt to kick off their football T collection. Black and white, simple and straight. Aesthetically, solid black shirts always seem to be a winner. The Limited shirts boast a bold capital L on the left, with a clean logotype on the "sponsors space". In terms of the logo, they went old school with a crest and a golden star, we see it's some championship energy there. Closing off with some white/grey sleeves and collars to balance the black.

A soccer player in green and white uniform is on the field, near the ball, preparing to kick or pass during a match.

96 ‘Til Infinity

Promotional graphic featuring a young man wearing a football jersey with multiple international flags, a red headscarf, and standing by a waterfront during sunset. The image is overlaid with large white 'Patta' logos and text celebrating Patta kits through the years.
A male soccer player wearing a star soccer jersey with the number 19, on the field during a game.

Remember the glory days of Bafana Bafana? From the electric atmosphere of the 2010 World Cup to the iconic 1996 AFCON victory, South Africa has tasted footballing greatness.

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Orlando Pirates

Honoring James Mwanza

Editorial Naija

In 2018 Nigeria and Nike set the the world ablaze with the Naija World Cup kit, being a modern day favourite when it comes to football kits. This is also sparked a lot of infusion between football and culture. It was a brave and bold approach by the Nike design team going into the Russia World Cup. It seems like Nike is paying more attention to the Nigerian Federation now and not just doing template designs, we see this in the new 2020 kit.

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Three women with dark skin wearing Nigeria Football Federation jerseys posing outdoors with a stone building and trees in the background.
A woman with long black braided hair wearing a green soccer jersey with a football federation logo, standing in front of a stone wall with her hands on her hips
Two models wearing South African national soccer team jerseys, standing in an elevator.
A male soccer player in a green and red uniform celebrates on the field.

Cameroon Lost files

Young man with a beard wearing a red bandana, colorful international flag shirt, and a black vest with the word 'Patta' on it, standing by a body of water during sunset with a city skyline in the background.

From the white and green beginnings to the bold red and yellow of the 2000s, Cameroon’s kits have always carried the spirit of The Indomitable Lions.
Each design tells a story — of pride, power, and cultural identity.
The future? African-made kits that roar with homegrown creativity.

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Patta patta

Patta perfectly blends streetwear and football — bold designs, global energy, and cultural crossover.
Discovered through a friend fresh from Amsterdam, the brand’s loud typography and fearless attitude left a mark.

A young man with an afro hairstyle wearing sunglasses, a red soccer jersey with the Manchester United logo and 'Sharp' sponsor, denim shorts, white socks, and black loafers, standing outdoors with a red and white wall background.
A young woman and a young man sitting on a bed in a bedroom with cream-colored curtains and a pink valance.
A man dressed in a light gray blazer, salmon pants, white shirt, and red bow tie, sitting against a red feather-patterned background with a yellow volleyball resting on his lap.
A young man with dark skin and short, curly hair, wearing a pink soccer jersey with a badge and the word 'Dream' on it, standing behind a soccer goal net on a field.
A person holding up a green soccer jersey with the number 10 in yellow, on a soccer field with a large crowd in the stands.

Editorial Naija

In 2018 Nigeria and Nike set the the world ablaze with the Naija World Cup kit, being a modern day favourite when it comes to football kits. This is also sparked a lot of infusion between football and culture. It was a brave and bold approach by the Nike design team going into the Russia World Cup. It seems like Nike is paying more attention to the Nigerian Federation now and not just doing template designs, we see this in the new 2020 kit.

read here
Three young women wearing Nigeria national football team jerseys and accessories, standing outdoors with a decorative green border.
A woman with long braided hair posing in front of a stone wall, wearing a bright green soccer jersey with logos, dark pants, and a silver chain necklace.

Jika Majika

A person in a green shirt and yellow shorts kicks a soccer ball on a field with a large colorful digital display in the background. There is overlaid text promoting Kasi Flava Playlist on Spotify, featuring African sounds for gaming.

From electrifying street moves to unforgettable football celebrations, an ignited a nation's passion for dance, and its vibrant spirit still lives on in South Africa's dazzling displays of skill and showboating, both on and off the pitch.

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Three soccer players in yellow jerseys and green shorts celebrating on the field, with one player raising his arms.

AfricaIinteligence-Designed Football Kits: Where Fashion, Tech & Culture Collide

An advertisement for Adidas and Gucci collaborations featuring two models wearing football kits. The left model is a young man in a Nigeria football jersey from the Nigeria Football Federation, with yellow text overlay reading 'AFCON KITS'. The right model is a woman with distinctive braided blonde hair and blue lipstick in a colorful Guccy football jersey, with yellow text overlay reading 'ADIDAS GUCCI'.

Where football meets fashion & tech ⚽🔥 Using AI, I imagined a bold collab between Adidas, Gucci, Place Skateboards & African football teams—blending athleticism, culture & style.

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Cameroon through the years.

Cameroon through the years.

A man wearing a red Adidas jacket with a yellow lion emblem on the chest, looking serious and focused, set against a blurry outdoor background.
A soccer player in a yellow and blue uniform is kicking a ball during a game on a field at night, with blurred players and spectators in the background.
A man wearing a yellow Cameroon soccer jersey, sunglasses, a red headband, and a beaded necklace, sitting outdoors against a cloudy sky.
A soccer player wearing a green and white striped jersey and white shorts, running on the field during a match.
Two people outdoors on a sports field with a large historic building in the background. The woman is standing in a confident pose, wearing sunglasses, a blue sports jacket, a crocheted skirt, and white knee-high socks. The man is sitting on the ground, wearing a blue Japan soccer jersey with braided hair decorated with shells and beads.

This piece is a passionate lament for the loss of Bloemfontein Celtic, a beloved South African football club, and a critique of the Premier Soccer League (PSL) for allowing its relocation and rebranding, arguing that the decision disregards the team's rich history, the vibrant and unwavering loyalty of its fans, and the essential role of fan culture in South African football, prioritizing financial gain over the emotional connection between supporters and their team, leaving fans feeling betrayed and calling for the PSL to recognize the importance of preserving the deep-rooted relationships between clubs and their communities.

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