Kenya's Markets: Football Jerseys a Global Draw

Nairobi's Kibera market is a significant source for second-hand football jerseys, attracting collectors like Italian enthusiast Antonio Massari. With the FIFA World Cup approaching, these stalls offer a wide array of shirts from top international teams. Massari, who also volunteers as an English teacher in Kibera, dedicates time to searching for rare and vintage jerseys, often finding items for as little as two dollars. He teaches local students how to identify authentic shirts by examining fabric, stitching, and labels.

These markets highlight the global trade in second-hand clothing and the unexpected value found in informal economies, offering both affordable items and potential profit for collectors and sellers.