Social media users have been left amused and divided after an X user showed off a “non existent” Bafana Bafana jersey, sparking widespread reactions online.
Image: X/@I_am_Munaa
Social media has erupted after an X user showed off a “non-existent” Bafana Bafana jersey, sparking debate among football fans.
With eight weeks to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, excitement is building as supporters prepare to back their teams.
Many fans have been rushing to secure official kits following the recent release of South Africa’s new jerseys.
Last month, adidas unveiled the 2026 and 2027 Bafana Bafana kits, marking its return as the official technical sponsor after replacing Le Coq Sportif.
The launch brought back the well-known “Three Stripes" to South African national teams.
The home jersey stays true to tradition, featuring a yellow base with green trim on the collar and sleeves. It also includes a tonal pattern that represents the country’s 12 official languages, a nod to unity.
The away kit takes a different approach, with a deep green base, gold and white details, and a white fold-over collar. It also introduces the Trefoil logo, which is being used again for global away kits ahead of the World Cup.
However, X users were left confused this week when user @I_am_Munaa posted images of a white adidas Bafana Bafana jersey that had not been announced.
“What I ordered versus what I got,” he wrote.
It remains unclear whether the images were altered or generated, but that did not stop reactions from pouring in.
One user questioned the legitimacy of the design, writing: “Beautiful, but a violation if adidas didn’t design it as it has not signed off on it as it contains their trademarked logo.”
Another added: “Wearing fakes is one thing, wearing something that doesn’t even exist is crazier.”
A third reacted with humour: “Lol, this is crazy. This jersey doesn't exist.”
Others shifted the conversation toward affordability, pointing out the cost of official merchandise.
One user wrote: “Official Bafana jerseys are over R1500, while normal fans battle to survive. His fan replicas cost R200 to R300 and are perfect for casual wear. Buying one for personal use is not a crime in SA. Let people enjoy football affordably.”
@I_am_Munaa later revealed where the jersey came from, saying: “To those asking where I bought the jersey from, I got it from a Chinese app called Pinduoduo. And no, I didn’t buy it to wear it on a daily basis, I just wanted to see what it actually looks like.”
He also joked about the reaction, adding: “People on X are so easy to bait.”