Can’t afford the new Bafana FIFA World Cup jersey? Here’s a great budget alternative, with some Afcon 96 vibes

IOL Sport’s Michael Sherman found a budget-friendly alternative to the expensive Bafana FIFA World Cup jersey with the nostalgic 1996 Africa Cup of Nations replica, available for just R299 at Mr Price home. Picture: Farryn Sherman

Earlier this month I tried on the new Bafana Bafana FIFA World Cup jersey, and while it’s a great kit to add to your wardrobe, the R1,599 price tag is a tad heavy.

That was also the case for me, as I just couldn’t add that to my monthly budget, so it was with heavy heart that I had to put the official jersey back on the hanger.

This past weekend though, I was walking past Mr Price home when something caught my eye in the shop window.

It was a supporters replica of the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations Bafana jersey.