Indigenous-designed national soccer kit unveiled

Nike and Football Australia have unveiled the 2025 Australian National Football Team Collection, designed by renowned Kamilaroi artist Reko Rennie.

The kit will also be worn by all Football Australia national teams, including the Socceroos from their upcoming Round 3 AFC Asian Qualifiers next month.

Marking a historic milestone, this is the first-ever Australian National Football Team Collection designed by a First Nations Artist.

First Nations artist Reko Rennie.

This collaboration unites Nike and Football Australia’s shared vision for the future of football, seamlessly integrating First Nations story telling with the ‘Forever Forging Forward’ philosophy – symbolising progress, unity and excellence in Australian football.

The design also embodies Reko Rennie’s deep connection to the game and its ability to unite diverse communities, while offering a bold, contemporary reinterpretation of Australia’s iconic green and gold.

At the core of the collection is a message of connection and unity, reflected through First Nations design elements and a modern take on Australia’s national colours.

Matilda Kyah Simon.

Both the home and away kits incorporate patterns inspired by traditional message sticks, historically used by First Nations communities to share stories and strengthen connections.

Speaking on the significance of the launch, Reko Rennie said: “It’s been incredible to work on these kits, connecting the game I love, First Nations culture and the athletes and fans
who make up the Australian football community.

“It’s a huge achievement and it’s so wild that I’ve had this opportunity and I’m representing my community. If someone had told 12-year-old Reko, a diehard football fan, that one day I’d have this opportunity, I would have never believed them!”