The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Egypt have dumped International kit makers Adidas for Puma as they show off their new jersey for the upcoming tournament in their country.
Egypt were named 2019 AFCON hosts after the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) deemed former hosts Cameroon not ready due to the change in the tournament format to 24 teams.
The North African side are already steeping up preparation for the competition with the unveiling of their jersey design.
After Adidas sponsored the team to the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has decided to change their kit manufacturers ahead of hosting the AFCON on home soil.
The change switch to Puma comes after reigning Premier League champions Manchester City also joined the German based kit manufacturer for a 10-year deal worth £650m.
On their official Twitter account, the EFA revealed partnership with rival German brand which will last until 2022.
The statement said, “The Egyptian Football Association would like to unveil the new kits for the Egyptian National team which will be worn in the next four seasons according to the agreement with Puma starting from the ongoing year till 2022.”
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