ECOBANK has become one of the major sponsors of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football has confirmed.
The tournament will be held in Cote d’Ivoire from January 13 to February 11 2024, with Nigeria’s Super Eagles and 23 other national teams participating.
‘The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced Ecobank, the leading pan-African banking group, as an Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023,” the continental body said in a press release made available to Naija Times.
“The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the biggest event in Africa, will kick off on 13 January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire.”
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.”
CAF noted that 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 the tournament.
“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,” CAF added.
“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.
Sixteen of the 35 African countries in which Ecobank has a presence, including Nigeria, are among the 24 that are competing in Côte d’Ivoire.
