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Innovative, AI-driven technology brand TECNO announced extension of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), becoming the Official Global Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 and AFCON 2027, to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The announcement follows TECNO’s successful involvement as the exclusive smartphone sponsor of the 2023 tournament in Côte d’Ivoire.
The Vice President of Transsion Holdings, Benjamin Jiang said: “This renewed partnership is a testament to the deep trust and shared success we’ve built with CAF.
In our previous collaboration, we witnessed how football ignited passion and inspired dreams, and how AI-powered smart technologies became powerful tools to connect and empower millions across Africa.
Véron Mosengo-Omba, CAF General Secretary, said:
“TECNO’s long standing support for football in Africa has had a meaningful impact on the development of the sport. As the highest-profile football tournament on the continent, the Africa Cup of Nations symbolizes passion and the achievement of life-long dreams, resonating with young people’s hope for the future and spirit of exploration. Deepening this partnership will help to ensure that AFCON 2025 and 2027 reach new heights of excitement to delight football fans.”