In a significant stride towards the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has unveiled Ecobank, the foremost pan-African banking group, as an Official Sponsor for the eagerly awaited tournament set to unfold in Côte d’Ivoire from 13 January 2024.
This strategic collaboration underscores Ecobank’s commitment to the passion and spirit of African football, elevating the championship to new heights as the banking giant aligns itself with the continent’s premier footballing spectacle.
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.”
As an Official Sponsor, Ecobank will reward some of its customers across its vast footprint, by giving the opportunity to win tickets to experience matches in-person at this pan-African celebration. Ecobank customers should look out for TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations promotions and adverts in their markets or at their Ecobank affiliates’ official social media pages.
Ecobank carries the pan-African spirit in its DNA, and this partnership with the Confédération Africaine 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.
