The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a sponsorship deal with Ecobank. The leading pan-African banking group, is the official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the biggest event in Africa, will kick off on 13 January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast.
Speaking about the sponsorship deal, Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group said: “The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournament highlights the immense sense of pride that Africans across our continent and around the world feel during the matches. As the pan-African bank, we are proud to associate Ecobank with the Confederation of African Football to contribute to the success of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, the largest and most-enjoyed football tournament, inspiring passion across Africa.”
“Football transcends borders. It brings communities together, fully aligning with Ecobank’s commitment to drive regional integration. It is an honour for Ecobank to play a key role in bringing millions of Africans together to live their passion for football, making sure that loyal customers benefit from this experience,” adds Awori.
Ecobank carries the pan-African spirit in its DNA, and this partnership with the Confederation African de Football demonstrates its commitment to its pan-African heritage, reinforcing its connection with hundreds of millions of Africans who will be celebrating the magic of football at TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, Côte d’Ivoire 2023. 16 of the 35 African countries in which Ecobank has a presence are among the 24 that are competing in Côte d’Ivoire, the bank said in a press statement.
