The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the match ball for the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup finals.
The ball is named OLA, which has positive, inspirational meanings in both Yoruba, one of Nigeria’s three major languages, and Arabic — the language spoken in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco, where the clubs in the final are from.
OLA will be in use this weekend for the finals of both continental competitions.
“Ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster line-up that sees Africa’s top clubs battle for TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup and TotalEnergies CAF Champions League top honours, Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and PUMA have unveiled a new match ball: OLA,” the governing body announced.
“OLA will be used this weekend – starting in Tunis when Espérance Sportive de Tunis host Al Ahly of Egypt in the first leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final and on Sunday when Zamalek hosts RS Berkane in the second leg of the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final at the Cairo International Stadium.
“OLA, which means “wealth,” “honour,” and “respect” in Yoruba, and “rise” and “success” in Arabic, was chosen to symbolize the dynamic and energetic nature of African football.
“Embodying the spirit of Africa, Ola’s design is inspired by the continent’s vibrant colours, art, and traditions.”
