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Football gear in South Africa: prices and how to order

Updated 11 November 2026

Football gear in South Africa costs about R 160 for a match ball, R 1,260 to R 3,500 for firm-ground boots and R 300 to R 1,760 for a replica shirt or kit. These are approximate prices, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Post a request on BlaBlaPrice with the item, size and city, and local sellers reply with their own offers.

Boot type and studs

Check the coating before you order, because firm-ground (FG) and artificial-grass (AG) boots are made for different pitches and are not interchangeable. The AG models in the listings cost about R 5,300 to R 5,500, well above the firm-ground range. Ask for the size in centimetres, or the EU number the seller quotes, and confirm what happens if the fit is wrong.

Kit, printing and league rules

Club kits are usually bought as a set, so state the quantity and the size for each player. For a printed name and number, check the uniform rules that apply to your league first: the South African Football Association (SAFA) has uniform rules for matches. Custom printed jerseys are sold in the listings, for example at about R 1,180, so put the name, number and size of each player in your request.

Season and weather

Summer runs from December to February and is hot, so lighter training kit and a spare ball are the usual summer buys. Winter, June to August, is cooler, and long-sleeved kits such as the FORZA kit listed at about R 300 sell better then. Buy before the new season starts so the order arrives in time.

How to buy and ship

Each listing shows a price for one item, so check whether a set or a full kit costs more. Name your city in the request, whether Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and ask the seller to confirm the delivery cost to that city before you pay.

What to write in your request

Name the item (boots, ball, shirt or kit), the size, the coating or model you want (FG, AG or a specific model), the quantity, whether you need a print, the condition if you buy second-hand, and your budget in rand. Sellers reply with a price and what is included.

On BlaBlaPrice, sellers answer your request in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden, and you choose the seller you exchange contacts with. You can also send your request link to local shops you know, by SMS, e-mail or WhatsApp. Post a request, or browse sports and leisure.