TotalEnergies Extends Partnership with CAF to Champion Football Development Across Africa

TotalEnergies Extends Partnership with CAF to Champion Football Development Across Africa

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has extended its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for another four years, continuing its sponsorship of major football events across the continent. The agreement includes support for high-profile tournaments such as the CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the African Schools Football Championship, aimed at promoting youth football. This partnership, initially formed in 2016, demonstrates TotalEnergies’ commitment to fostering football’s growth in Africa and supporting its values of unity and diversity. The extended deal also highlights TotalEnergies’ role in supporting CAF’s broader goals of enhancing the sport’s competitiveness and youth development across the continent.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 29-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — In a landmark development following the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final Draw, Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, and Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), have formalized the extension of their collaboration for an additional four years. This renewed partnership, effective from 2025, will see TotalEnergies continue as the sponsor of 12 key CAF events, spanning across the next four years.

As part of the extended agreement, TotalEnergies will remain a key sponsor of major CAF tournaments, including the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, and the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda 2027. TotalEnergies is also expanding its involvement with African football by becoming a partner of the CAF African Schools Football Championship, CAF’s flagship initiative promoting youth football for both girls and boys across the continent starting in 2025.

Reflecting on the partnership, Patrick Pouyanné expressed his enthusiasm: “Since 2016, TotalEnergies has been privileged to be part of African football’s growth and to support the values of unity, diversity, and cohesion that the sport embodies across Africa. We are excited to continue this collaboration with CAF for another four years, celebrating the sport with millions of Africans who share this passion. TotalEnergies remains committed to supporting the development of football on the African continent, where we have a long-standing presence.”

Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of CAF, shared his thoughts on the ongoing collaboration: “CAF is excited to continue working with TotalEnergies, a company we respect deeply. This partnership plays a crucial role in enhancing the global competitiveness of African football and promoting the development of the sport in all 54 CAF member countries. CAF’s African Schools Football Championship, which has seen participation from over 800,000 boys and girls, is a testament to the success of our efforts. We are grateful for TotalEnergies’ dedication to our values and their commitment to improving our communities and supporting African youth.”

The TotalEnergies and CAF partnership, which began in 2016, has seen the company become the principal sponsor for over 1,500 matches and the title sponsor of ten major CAF championships, including the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Between 2025 and 2028, TotalEnergies will continue to support several key events across African football, including various national and inter-club competitions.

TotalEnergies’ sponsorship will encompass the following CAF tournaments:

• TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations
• TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
• TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship
• TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations
• TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
• TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations
• TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations
• TotalEnergies CAF Champions League
• TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup
• TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup
• The CAF Awards
• CAF African Schools Football Championship

About TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

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