Africa

CAF Referees receive briefing on Match Manipulation at AFCON 2023!

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 match officials took part in an Integrity Briefing where they were briefed on possibilities of match manipulation ahead of the opening game of the tournament. A total of 68 referees, assistant referees, and video referees were briefed on the topic …

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FIFA President expects fantastic tournament after attending AFCON 2023 opener!

Gianni Infantino was at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in the capital Abidjan alongside the Ivorian President whom the venue is named after, Confederation of African Football (CAF) President and FIFA Vice President Patrice Motsepe, and a host of dignitaries as well as a large, passionate crowd as the Elephants made …

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Ecobank Group unveils A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA Brand Campaign at AFCON 2023!

Ecobank, the leading pan-African financial services group, unveils its new brand campaign ‘A BETTER WAY | A BETTER AFRICA’ today, at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 (AFCON). Ecobank is a proud official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and …

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CAF unveils star-studded line-up of Legends for AFCON 2023!

CAF has confirmed a star-studded line up of African football legends for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, to promote the tournament and enhance the brand awareness of the flagship continental sporting event. The CAF Legends, comprising of iconic former players were selected based on their …

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Macron extend Equatorial Guinea contract, present AFCON 2023 kits!

The Macron Hero will take the field in the final phase of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. The logo that identifies the Italian brand will appear on the new shirts of the Equatorial Guinea team, with whom Macron signed a four-year technical sponsorship contract. The announcement of the new …

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World-class commentary lined up for AFCON 2023!

CAF has assembled a star-studded line-up of leading African and global voices for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 competition that will kick-off on Saturday, January 13, 2024. For the first time in the history of the flagship of the tournament, CAF will have on-site commentary …

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In Cote d’Ivoire ahead of AFCON 2023, cultural icons team up to end malaria!

As AFCON kicks off in Côte D’Ivoire, political, sporting and cultural legends are gathering to highlight the ongoing fight against malaria in the country, throughout Africa and around the world. The RBM Partnership to End Malaria and Zero Malaria F.C. – an initiative co-captained by icons Luís Figo and Khalilou …

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Ecobank & VISA jointly host the CAF AFCON 2023 trophy in Abidjan!

Ecobank, official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023, in partnership with VISA, has been privileged to host the tournament’s trophy at its Ivorian headquarters in Le Plateau, Abidjan. The “Trophy Tour”, which began in October 2023 with visits to the 24 participating countries, ended …

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New Report sheds Light on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023: A Tournament Transforming Football & Beyond!

Africa Sports Unified (ASU), a boutique strategic consultancy and knowledge hub dedicated to connecting and developing a sustainable Pan-African sports ecosystem, is delighted to announce the launch of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023 Overview Report. ASU today released an in-depth report on the Africa Cup of Nations 2023, offering …

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