The Black Stars of Ghana have outdoored the new jersey for the FIFA World Cup to be held in Brazil when they played and lost to Montenegro in an international friendly on Wednesday in Podgorica.

Puma, the nation’s kit manufacturer released the new strips to be worn by the Black Stars on time to enable the fans identify it and appreciate it, but not on a day that Ghana played about 68 % possession but lost by a lone penalty goal.

The new kits feature PUMA’s new football apparel innovation PWR ACTV, a first-to-market use of both athletic taping and compression within the apparel.

The ACTV tape is strategically placed within the garment to provide micro-massages on the skin, working with the human body to help maximise performance and provide players with a faster, more effective energy supply to the active muscles. This combined with the underarm mesh inserts for increased breathability and freedom of movement, will help Ghana have a competitive advantage in Brazil.

The home shirt features bold African Kente inspired graphic print inserts on the neck and sleeves that represent the pride of Ghana and the national team nickname the Black Stars. The print is created in the national flag colours red, yellow, green with stars and a football field graphic.

Most football fans and Black Stars supporters say the new jersey is beautiful, and the Africaness can be felt, but the B

Majority of people interviewed after the game say the friendly match was very good, and the Black Stars were exposed to many thinks, including controlling your temper just to get the win, as well as them not taking their numerous chances well.

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