We appreciate the interpretation of Arabic calligraphy woven into the design by Kappa, mexican jersey 2024-25 and perhaps the largely understated strip is exactly what’s appropriate for a national team who aren’t traditionally known for their flair or flamboyance. High-quality materials and thoughtful design lead to better overall performance. It remains to be seen whether the ‘ETHIOPIA’ text across the chest — which gives the kits a nice retro feel — will be retained for the tournament or replaced with player numbers, although either way, the effort appears staid compared to the team’s eye-catching training kits. The red third strip does boast an excellent ‘Tibeb’ traditional textile pattern, described by Umbro as a ‘wagon wheel graphic’, and if one nation in the tournament ought to go down the ‘vintage’ route, it’s 1962 winners Ethiopia.