The Confederation of African Football (CAF), in collaboration with PUMA, has introduced the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.
Named ITRI, the ball is inspired by Morocco’s ancient zellij art, known for its detailed geometric mosaics, and symbolizes the unity and passion of African football throughout the continent.
The name also honors the star on the Moroccan flag and reflects the star patterns significant in traditional zellij craftsmanship.
The ITRI ball will be used for the first time in the opening match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.
Its eye-catching design features traditional Moroccan zellij geometric patterns, including central star geometry, floral petal outlines, and circular symmetry.
Each design element holds cultural importance: Star geometry represents ambition, light, and the pursuit of excellence on Africa’s premier football stage.
Petal shapes signify celebration, growth, and the festive spirit that characterizes the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON.
Circular symmetry symbolizes the unity of the 24 nations participating in the tournament.
The unique design also includes ‘Flow of Movement’ patterns that capture the distinctive rhythm and dynamic playing style of African football.
The ball’s red and green color scheme conveys passion, hope, and pride while also paying tribute to Morocco’s national identity.
The design process began soon after Morocco was confirmed as the host nation and went through several stages of cultural research, creative exploration, performance testing, and refinement.
The collaboration brought together CAF’s creative development team and PUMA’s global design unit to ensure the ball authentically reflects Moroccan artistry while resonating across the continent.
Built on PUMA’s advanced Orbita 6 technology, the ball seamlessly combines heritage with innovation, meeting the performance standards required for elite-level competition while celebrating African culture.
The 35th AFCON finals will take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
