Aditya ChaudhuriThe Confederation of African Football (CAF) has renewed its partnership with global telecommunications operator Orange until 2025 with the focus on developing football, diversity and inclusion in Africa.
Orange has been the Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of the CAF since 2008. The renewed deal will cover the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Jérôme Henique, CEO, Orange Middle East and Africa, said:
“Orange is a long-term and loyal partner of football in Africa and the Middle East. Our commitment to African football spans more than 20 years, and we’re proud to host over 40 football partnerships in countries across the region, including national teams as well as numerous various youth, academy and university programmes across several countries. We’re delighted to continue this important work with CAF to co-create and drive real change through common objectives.“
Patrice Motsepe, President, CAF, added:
“Orange has been a great supporter and partner of African Football for many years. We are excited to continue working together with Orange to make African Football amongst the best in the world and self-supporting. The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire is expected to be watched by over 800 million people and we are delighted that Orange is our partner for this Competition and the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Our Partnership with Orange will also support the development and growth of Women’s football on the African Continent.“
