Patience Ozokwor, Jay-Jay Okocha, Kida Kudz and more are the stars of the Slawn x Nike Super Eagles campaign
There are football sets, and there are also cultural moments. New Nike x Olaol Slawn cooperation for Nigerian national football team it feels as solid as the latter. Loud, expressive, unmistakably Nigerian and brimming with the rebellious energy that made Slawn one of the most exciting creative voices of his generation, the NIKE ’26 collab sets are already shaping up to be one of the biggest fashion and football crossovers of the year.
Shot Stjepan Tayothe campaign brings together a cast that seems like a perfect picture of Nigerian culture across generations. From a football legend Jay-Jay Okocha actresses Patience Ozokwornear Grace Ladoja, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodar, Kida Kudž and DEELAthe visuals showcase the beautiful chaos of Nigerian style, music, football and street culture colliding in one place.
And the collection itself? It goes far beyond jerseys. The set features everything from striking tracksuits and baseball jackets to hoodies, joggers and streetwear suits that look like they were designed for both the stadium and the street. It is sporty, nostalgic, playful and deeply rooted in the kind of fashion language that young Nigerians master effortlessly.
Bringing his signature graffiti-inspired style to the collection, Slawn covers the special edition jerseys, hoodies and jackets with hand-drawn illustrations, spray paint textures and bold “NAIJA” typography that captures the energy and flair associated with Nigerian football culture.
At the heart of the offering is the Nike Cryoshot, a street model of the legendary Mercurial 98, reworked with Slawn’s black marker illustrations on a clean white base. The collection also goes beyond style, paying tribute to the Bravehearts Ladies Foundation, which supports the development of young female athletes across sub-Saharan Africa.
If Nigeria’s iconic 2018 World Cup kit has become a global fashion phenomenon, this new chapter in the Slawn era feels like its cooler, more chaotic younger brother. Check out the campaign photos below.
