1974, Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo. The leopard roars for the first time on the world stage. 52 years of silence. 52 years later, it roars again at the 2026 World Cup. This isn't just a t-shirt that celebrates a memory, it carries an expectation that just came true. Hand-screen printed on cotton, ringer fit with contrasting yellow rib at collar and cuffs, a nod to 70s football. For those who already know what it means, before anyone has to explain it.
Dimensions
Centimeters (cm)
Size:
XS
S
M (Base)
L
XL
Body length
61
62
63
65
67
Chest width
52
55
57
60
62
Shoulder width
16
17
18
19
20
Sleeve length
24
25
26
27
28
All measurements are in centimeters (cm). Measurements may vary slightly depending on production methods.
Details & fit
100% cotton
Made in Belgium
Care
Machine wash at 30 °C
The story behind the Leopard Zaïre Tee
I designed this piece around a single image that never left me — the Zaïre 74 team. That leopard. That green and that yellow. A national side that showed up at a World Cup and stood for something bigger than football.
Every detail was chosen on purpose. The ringer collar, the circular graphic, the stars. Screen-printed locally, every tee is handled by hand, from production to packaging.
This isn't a replica. It's a tribute. Wear it knowing exactly what it stands for.
