Kit Detail & Heritage - A Look Back at Cameroon's Most Iconic Shirts
Cameroon Home & Away Kits
The iconic green and red of the Cameroon home shirt represents one of African football's most recognisable colour combinations. Traditionally featuring a green jersey with red shorts and yellow or green socks, the kit mirrors the national flag's tricolour design. Whether you're looking for the latest home jersey or the bold yellow away kit, our range covers all official releases. Each shirt proudly displays the FECAFOOT (Fédération Camerounaise de Football) crest featuring the roaring lion that gives the team its fearsome nickname.
Current Season Cameroon Shirts
Stay match-ready with the newest Cameroon kit releases. Our current season collection includes:
Home Shirts - The classic green jersey worn during recent AFCON campaigns and World Cup qualifiers
Away Kits - Bold yellow designs that make a statement when playing abroad
Third Kits - Alternative designs that push creative boundaries
Training Wear - Technical apparel used by the Indomitable Lions during preparation
The Legendary Italia '90 Kit
No Cameroon shirt holds more iconic status than the 1990 World Cup kit. Manufactured by Adidas, the simple yet striking green jersey featured the roaring lion emblem on the chest, complemented by red shorts. This classic v-neck design became synonymous with one of football's greatest underdog stories.
Cameroon stunned the football world by defeating reigning champions Argentina 1-0 in the opening match, courtesy of François Omam-Biyik's header, even finishing the game with nine men after two red cards. Roger Milla's performances in this shirt, including his legendary corner flag celebrations, made it an instant collector's piece.
The full kit in green, red and yellow reflected the flag of the country, with the exception of swapping yellow socks for green against Colombia. Today, this shirt remains one of the most sought-after retro jerseys in football, representing the moment Cameroon became the first African team to reach a World Cup quarter-final.
The Infamous 2002 Sleeveless Kit
Perhaps no football shirt has generated more controversy than Cameroon's 2002 Africa Cup of Nations kit. The jersey literally had no sleeves, resembling a basketball tank top. Designed by Puma, this revolutionary design challenged every convention of football kit manufacturing.
The sleeveless shirts were worn successfully by Cameroon throughout the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations, helping them beat Senegal on penalties to claim their fourth continental crown in front of 50,000 fans in the Malian capital Bamako. The kit featured stars like Samuel Eto'o, Rigobert Song, Geremi, Lauren, and Patrick M'Boma in their prime.
However, FIFA prohibited the shirt with the official justification being the inability to attach the tournament patch to the sleeves. For the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, Puma was forced to hastily redesign a kit with thin black sleeve attachments, creating the sleeveless one with two random black thin bits of fabric.
Today, the original sleeveless green jersey is one of the most valuable and collectible football shirts ever produced, representing Puma's boldest attempt to revolutionise kit design.
The Banned 2004 One-Piece Kit
Not content with the sleeveless controversy, Puma and Cameroon launched a kind of "bodysuit" in 2004, a racing body in red and green where the jersey was attached to the shorts. The design borrowed from sprinters' aerodynamic clothing, aiming to reduce drag and prevent shirt-pulling by opponents.
Sepp Blatter issued a rule emphasising that "all shirts and shorts must be separate clothing items." When Cameroon continued to play with that uniform, ignoring the new rule, FIFA issued a €130,000 fine and a 6-point deduction in the 2006 World Cup qualification group.
The legal dispute ended with a compromise and a shared donation to a football development project in Cameroon, but Puma's 'experiments' led FIFA to introduce restrictive kit rules requiring manufacturers to submit all designs one year in advance.
Kit Manufacturer History: A Journey Through Brands
Cameroon's kit evolution reflects changing partnerships with some of football's biggest brands:
In-House (1960-1977): Early national team kits produced domestically
Puma (1980): First major brand partnership
Le Coq Sportif (1982, 1986-1987): The iconic cockerel logo appeared on Cameroon's shirts during the 1982 World Cup in Spain
Adidas (1984, 1988-1992): The golden era including Italia '90
Lotto (1993): Brief partnership
Mitre (1994-1995): Short-lived arrangement
Adidas (1996-1997): Return engagement
Puma (1998-2018): The longest partnership in African national team history at over 20 years, making Cameroon Puma's most famous team from Africa
Le Coq Sportif (2019-2022): Return partnership featuring modern designs with striking tonal lion prints on the upper chests
One All Sports (2022-2024): Controversial switch to a motorsport apparel provider just months before the Qatar World Cup
14Fourteen (2025-present): Current partnership bringing Swiss design expertise
Each manufacturer brought distinctive design philosophies. Adidas favoured classic templates with the iconic three stripes, Puma pushed creative boundaries with innovative cuts and materials, while Le Coq Sportif emphasised minimalist elegance with refined details.
Technical Specifications & Design Details
Modern Cameroon shirts incorporate cutting-edge performance technology:
Fabric Composition: Contemporary shirts typically use 100% polyester with moisture-wicking Dri-FIT or similar technology. The fabric is engineered for African climates, offering superior breathability during intense physical activity.
Fit Options: Available in both authentic match versions (tighter, athletic cut as worn by players) and replica versions (more relaxed fit for supporters). Authentic shirts often feature enhanced ventilation zones and compression fits.
Crest Details: The FECAFOOT emblem is embroidered rather than heat-pressed on premium versions, featuring the roaring lion head in intricate detail. The emblem positioning on the right chest has remained consistent since the 1980s.
Collar Variations: Cameroon kits have featured various collar styles over the decades - from classic v-necks in the 1990s to crew necks and button-down collars in recent years. The 2019-2020 Le Coq Sportif editions included both rounded and v-neck designs.
Sponsor Integration: Modern shirts feature commercial sponsors integrated into the design. The placement and size of these elements are carefully regulated by FIFA for international competitions.
Special Edition Features: Tournament-specific shirts often include unique elements like embroidered badges for AFCON or World Cup qualification, limited edition numbering, and commemorative patches celebrating milestones.
Personalise Your Cameroon Football Shirt
Make your Indomitable Lions shirt truly unique with our professional printing services. Popular personalisation reflects both Cameroon's legendary status and individual supporter preferences:
Iconic Legends - Eto'o #9 remains the most requested name across all Cameroon shirts. Samuel Eto'o's status as Africa's most decorated player makes his name synonymous with the green jersey.
Milla #7 or #9 celebrates the legendary striker whose corner flag celebrations at Italia '90 and USA '94 captured global imagination. Song #4 honors both Rigobert Song (player and current coach) and his nephew Alex Song, representing a footballing dynasty.
Modern Heroes - Aboubakar #10 leads current requests, celebrating the captain who continues scoring crucial goals. Onana #16 represents the new generation of Cameroonian goalkeepers making their mark in Europe's elite leagues. Zambo Anguissa has become increasingly popular following his Serie A success.
Little-Known Kit Facts
The Egypt Connection: Some football shirt aficionados point out that Egypt wore a very similar Adidas design to Cameroon's 1990 shirt at the same tournament, though Cameroon's version achieved legendary status due to their historic run.
Yellow Sock Variations: While green and red define Cameroon's kit, the team traditionally wore yellow socks but swapped them for green against Colombia during Italia '90. This flexibility in the complete kit has continued, with various combinations appearing over the years.
Style Your Cameroon Kit
Cameroon football shirts pair brilliantly with our wider African football shirts collection. Many fans also explore neighbouring nations like Nigeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast who share rich footballing rivalries with the Indomitable Lions.
For supporters following Cameroonian stars at club level, browse shirts from clubs where legends made their names - Barcelona (Eto'o), Inter Milan (Eto'o), Chelsea (Geremi), and Arsenal (Lauren, Song).
Explore our full range of African international kits to discover more national team jerseys, or visit our international football section for global coverage.