Dr Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, have finalized a historic three-year extension of their partnership.
The agreement, announced just a day after the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final draw, will see TotalEnergies continue as the primary sponsor for 12 major CAF events from 2025 to 2028.
The renewed partnership includes high-profile tournaments like the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024, TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, and the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2027.
Photo by CAF media
Additionally, the energy giants will support the CAF African Schools Football Championship from 2025, a key initiative aimed at fostering football development among young boys and girls across the continent.
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CAF President Dr. Motsepe expressed his enthusiasm.
“CAF is excited to continue its partnership with TotalEnergies and its Chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné, whom I respect and have known for many years. This partnership contributes to the development and global competitiveness of football in the 54 African countries whose Football Federations are Members of CAF.”
The South African billionaire further outline CAF’s initiatives to develop football on the continent.
“CAF has introduced several projects over the past few years to develop the game, including the TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations, and the TotalEnergies CAF Futsal Africa Cup of Nations. This partnership plays a significant role in advancing these initiatives.”
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Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, emphasized the company’s long-standing commitment to Africa.
“TotalEnergies has been present in Africa for over 90 years, and we are proud to continue supporting the continent’s football growth.
This partnership goes beyond sponsorship—it’s about empowering the next generation of African footballers and enhancing the global visibility of the sport in Africa.”
With over 90 years of experience in Africa, TotalEnergies remains dedicated to supporting the continent’s sports and energy sectors while leading the charge in energy transition.
Source: The Athletic NG
