The Nigeria national football team’s 2018 World Cup away jersey has been ranked among the most iconic kits in FIFA World Cup history, according to a report released by BBC Sport on Monday.

The jersey, worn by the Super Eagles during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, became one of the most talked-about football kits of the tournament because of its bold green-and-white geometric design inspired by Nigeria’s 1994 football heritage.

Produced by Nike, the shirt gained global popularity shortly after its release, with fans across the world rushing to purchase the jersey before the tournament began.

According to BBC Sport, Nigeria’s 2018 kit was ranked fifth among the top 10 iconic World Cup jerseys since the inception of the tournament.

The report described the jersey as “a cultural phenomenon as much as a football shirt,” noting that it became a global fashion sensation before the World Cup even kicked off.

The ranking featured several legendary football kits associated with historic World Cup moments and iconic players.

The top 10 list included Cameroon’s 2002 home kit, England’s 1966 away kit, France’s 1982 home jersey, the Netherlands’ 1974 home shirt, Croatia’s 1998 home kit, Brazil’s 1970 home jersey, the USA’s 1994 away kit, Argentina’s 1986 away shirt, and West Germany’s 1990 home kit.

West Germany’s 1990 jersey was ranked first, with BBC Sport describing it as a design classic that helped shape modern football kit aesthetics.

Nigeria’s inclusion in the ranking highlights the enduring global appeal and cultural impact of the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup jersey, which remains one of the most recognisable football kits of the modern era.