What are the kit and colours rules?
Rule- South Africa
- SAFA
- SAFA Junior Football League
- U13
- U15
- SAFA Uniform Rules
- IFAB Laws of the Game
- 2026
- Coaches
SAFA Competitions Uniform Rule 29
- Wear the official home or away colours declared on your registration form.
- Bring a spare outfit in contrasting colours to every match.
- If colours clash, the visiting team changes (the home team wears what it chooses). If the visitors have no alternative and the match is abandoned, they forfeit the match points.
- The two goalkeepers must wear contrasting colours.
- Shirts must be clearly numbered, matching the team sheet and registration form.
- Club sponsor advertising needs written permission from SAFA's Competitions Committee, and can't be for tobacco or alcohol on the front of the shirt.
IFAB Law 4 (2026/27)
- Compulsory: shirt with sleeves, shorts, socks, shinguards covered by the socks, and footwear.
- Nothing dangerous. Accessories are allowed only if not dangerous and safely and securely covered.
Added 22 Oct 2026