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Adidas football kit releases and leaks

Overview

Recent developments involve the unveiling and leaking of third kits manufactured by Adidas for various football clubs.

In South Africa, Orlando Pirates officially launched their 2026-27 third kit during a ‘From Field to Fashion’ showcase at South Africa Fashion Week. The dark maroon jersey features geometric patterns inspired by the Soweto urban landscape, with a retail release scheduled for late October 2026.

Separately, leaked images have surfaced regarding the River Plate 2027 third kit. The design, which features a red base and a contemporary interpretation of a diagonal sash, appears to be a tribute to the club’s 1996–98 away kit.

Entities

Adidas · Soweto · Orlando Pirates · Footy Headlines · Vodacom

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Orlando Pirates and Adidas unveil 2026-27 third kit

    Orlando Pirates and Adidas have debuted the club's 2026-27 third kit, featuring a Soweto-inspired geometric design.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    River Plate 2027 third kit design leaked

    Leaked images reveal River Plate’s 2027 third kit by Adidas, featuring a red base and a striped diagonal sash as a tribute to the club’s 1996–98 away design.

Sources

cyclingclassics.com · footyheadlines.com · nurfussball.com