2009-11 South Africa Home Shirt Tshabalala #8 L

Made by: Adidas

Size: L

Measurement: 76x56cm (Length x Width)

Condition: Excellent

👕 About the shirt:

A truly iconic shirt from one of football’s most memorable tournaments. This home shirt was worn during a historic era as South Africa became the first African nation to host the FIFA World Cup, earning the right ahead of Morocco and Egypt.

The tournament began in unforgettable fashion when Bafana Bafana faced Mexico in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup. In the 55th minute, Siphiwe Tshabalala etched his name into football history by scoring the tournament’s opening goal with a thunderous strike that remains one of the greatest World Cup goals ever scored. The match ended in an exhilarating 1–1 draw.

Drawn alongside Mexico, Uruguay, and France, South Africa endured a difficult 3–0 defeat to Uruguay but produced another memorable moment by defeating former world champions France 2–1, courtesy of two first-half goals. Despite finishing level on points with Mexico, the hosts narrowly missed out on the knockout stages on goal difference.

Although their World Cup journey ended in the group stage, South Africa left behind an enduring legacy: vibrant football, unforgettable moments, and the unmistakable sound of the vuvuzelas that defined the 2010 World Cup. The Tshabalala #8 shirt stands as a lasting symbol of that magical tournament and a landmark moment in African football history.