Description

Cameroon Home Jersey 1998

Cameroon's 1998 home retro jersey is an iconic piece from the Puma era, recognizable by its bold style, dynamic lines, and visual identity entirely dedicated to the Indomitable Lions. Worn around the time of the 1998 World Cup, this design symbolizes a talented generation and a nation that has gained increasing respect on the African and international stage.

Design and style

• Dominant color: intense green, true to the traditional colors of Cameroon

• Yellow side panels provide a vibrant and easily identifiable contrast.

• Two-tone green and yellow V-neck collar, highlighted with a thin red trim reminiscent of the national flag

• Yellow sleeve cuffs with red piping for a neat and harmonious finish

• Puma logo embroidered in yellow on the right chest

• The historic crest of Cameroon is on the left side of the heart, accompanied by the lion's head embroidered in yellow, the major symbol of the Indomitable Lions.

• Official Puma patch at the bottom of the jersey, guaranteeing the model's authenticity.

• Red stitching running from the shoulders to the torso, reinforcing the design lines

• A slightly fitted, sporty cut, typical of the late 90s.

History and heritage

This jersey accompanied Cameroon during the period before and after the 1998 World Cup in France, a competition marking a new chapter for the Indomitable Lions.
Worn by iconic players like Patrick Mboma, Rigobert Song or Marc-Vivien Foé, this jersey symbolizes a renewal: more professional, more modern and resolutely conquering.
It builds upon the strong legacy established in 1990, while showcasing a more contemporary visual identity, characteristic of the Puma era. Today, this piece is appreciated for its sophisticated design and its significance in the evolution of Cameroonian football.

Details and advice

• Durable and breathable technical polyester

• Athletic cut ideal for an authentic vintage look

• Gentle washing is recommended to preserve the intensity of the green, yellow, and embroidery.

• An essential jersey for African football fans and collectors of Puma's era

Further information

• Year: 1998

• Team: Cameroon – Indomitable Lions

• Type: Home jersey

• Equipment supplier: Puma

• Collar: Two-tone green/yellow V-neck with red trim

• Coat of arms: official emblem + embroidered lion's head

• Distinctive details: yellow panels, red stitching, tricolor trim inspired by the flag

• Material: thin technical polyester

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