The South Africa 2002 Home Retro Football Jersey celebrates a landmark campaign in the history of Bafana Bafana at the 2002 FIFA World Cup in South Korea and Japan. Competing in their second consecutive World Cup, South Africa delivered competitive performances against Paraguay, Slovenia and Spain under head coach Jomo Sono. After opening with a 2–2 draw against Paraguay, the team secured its first-ever FIFA World Cup victory with a 1–0 win over Slovenia, before narrowly losing 3–2 to Spain. Although South Africa was eliminated in the group stage, the tournament represented an important step forward for the national team.
The squad featured some of the country's most recognisable footballers, including Lucas Radebe, Benni McCarthy, Quinton Fortune, Siyabonga Nomvethe, Sibusiso Zuma, Aaron Mokoena and Steven Pienaar. Captain Radebe provided leadership and defensive experience, while McCarthy scored twice during the tournament. Nomvethe secured his place in South African football history by scoring the winning goal against Slovenia, and Fortune brought valuable experience from English football. Together, these players represented an important generation that helped strengthen South Africa's presence in international football.
The home jersey celebrates South Africa's unmistakable bright-yellow national-team identity, traditionally complemented by green detailing and contrasting accents. Its vibrant colour scheme captures the energy of early-2000s international football and the distinctive character of Bafana Bafana's World Cup appearances. Combining classic national-team styling with the historical significance of South Africa's first World Cup victory, this retro home shirt is a memorable tribute to the country's football heritage and its 2002 World Cup generation.
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South Africa 2002 Home Jersey
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Size Guidance (Retro Jersey)
Size Chest (in) Length (in) Rec. Height (ft/in) Rec. Weight (lb) S 39 28 65–67 121–132 M 41 28 67–69 132–154 L 43 29 69–71 154–176 XL 44 30 71–75 176–198 XXL 46 31 75–79 198–220 Note: All sizes are for reference only. Manual measurement may result in an error of ±1 inch.
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Season Information
The 2002 FIFA World Cup marked South Africa's second appearance at the tournament, with Bafana Bafana competing against Spain, Paraguay and Slovenia in Group B. Under head coach Jomo Sono, the team recorded a memorable 1–0 victory over Slovenia, securing its first-ever World Cup win. Despite finishing third in the group and narrowly missing out on the knockout stage, the tournament remains an important milestone in South African football history.
Rec. Player Printing Options
South Africa used official player names and squad numbers during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Full name-and-number printing is historically appropriate for this jersey.
Best Printing Choice: RADEBE 19
Other Strong Options: McCARTHY 17 / FORTUNE 7 / NOMVETHE 14 / ZUMA 15 / MOKOENA 4
Printing
Recommendation
RADEBE 19
The strongest overall choice. Captain Lucas Radebe was South Africa's defensive leader and scored against Spain in the final group match.
McCARTHY 17
An iconic attacking choice. Benni McCarthy scored South Africa's opening goal against Paraguay and another against Spain, finishing with two goals at the tournament.
FORTUNE 7
An excellent midfield selection. Quinton Fortune brought Premier League experience and versatility to South Africa's World Cup squad.
NOMVETHE 14
The most significant historic goalscoring choice. Siyabonga Nomvethe scored the winner against Slovenia, securing South Africa's first-ever FIFA World Cup victory.
ZUMA 15
A distinctive attacking option. Sibusiso Zuma contributed pace, movement and attacking energy during the World Cup campaign.
MOKOENA 4
A strong young-defender selection. Aaron Mokoena represented South Africa at the age of 21 and later became the country's most-capped men's international player.
