Nigeria’s patterned threads are proving very popular as Nike braces itself for a huge number of orders and Super Eagles attacker Alex Iwobi is just one of over three million fans who can’t wait to get the kit.

Nike’s new Nigeria kits were unveiled in February ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and modelled by – among others – Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi and Leicester pair Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho.

The home shirt’s dominant feature is the bright green-and-white zig-zag pattern running throughout, making for one of the liveliest football shirt designs in recent years.

‘When I first saw the new kit, I was like, “Wow, this is sick! I need one now”,’ Iwobi beamed.

Iwobi was in agreement with over three million other people who have pre-ordered the kit before it’s released internationally next week.

Nike met up with the Nigerian Football Federation earlier this month and was delighted that the designs have captured the hearts and minds of the public.

The NFF’s vice-president Shehu Dikko told the federation’s official website: ‘The company’s representatives at the meeting expressed delight with the performances of the various national teams since they came on board, and we both agreed that it was time for a much bigger contract. That will be actualised very soon.’

Nigeria will be in Group D at the World Cup alongside Argentina, Croatia and Iceland.