The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has proudly declared Ecobank as the Official Sponsor of the Total Energies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, slated to take place in Côte d’Ivoire in 2023. The AFCON, renowned as the premier football event in Africa, is set to commence on January 13 and culminate on February 14, 2024.
In a recent announcement on the CAF website, Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of the Ecobank Group, expressed their immense pride in the partnership, emphasizing the significance of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON in uniting Africans across the globe through the exhilarating matches.
“The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON highlights the pride Africans across the world would feel during the matches. We are proud to associate Ecobank with CAF to contribute to the success of TotalEnergies AFCON Côte d’Ivoire 2023,” Awori articulated.
He further underscored how the event serves as a catalyst for community cohesion, perfectly aligning with Ecobank’s unwavering commitment to fostering regional integration. “It is an honor for Ecobank to play a key role in bringing millions of Africans together to live their passion for football, ensuring that loyal customers benefit from this experience,” he added.
As an official Sponsor, Ecobank is set to extend its excitement to customers across its expansive network, offering them the chance to secure tickets for an immersive, in-person experience at this pan-African celebration of football. Awori encouraged customers to keep an eye out for AFCON promotions and advertisements in their respective markets or on the official social media pages of Ecobank affiliates.
Furthermore, he emphasized that the partnership with CAF exemplifies the bank’s unwavering dedication to its pan-African heritage and solidifies its bond with hundreds of millions of Africans across the continent.
This announcement underscores Ecobank’s commitment to enriching the AFCON experience for football enthusiasts while reinforcing its pivotal role in uniting and celebrating the diverse tapestry of African culture through the universal language of football.
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