The partnership was officially signed in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 23 April 2025 by Dr. Patrice Motsepe, CAF president, and Philippe Labonne, AGL president.

Building on a successful collaboration that began with the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte d’Ivoire 2023, AGL will once again play a key role as CAF’s Official Logistics Partner for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) Morocco 2026.

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “CAF is delighted to once more establish a partnership with AGL with whom we successfully worked together at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Côte d’Ivoire 2023.

AGL is a leading logistics company and its partnership with CAF reflects the substantial commitment by both parties to the development and growth of football for men and women in Africa.

The CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) is one of the biggest sporting events in the world, attracting over 1.5 billion TV audiences in a 178 countries and numerous African and global sponsors and partners.

The partnership of CAF and AGL will also contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of our rural and urban communities on the African Continent.”

Philippe Labonne, President of Africa Global Logistics, added:

“We are honoured to extend our collaboration with CAF. We share the same vision of unity and excellence for Africa. We aim to support the successful organization of major tournaments like AFCON and WAFCON, and also to transform African football into a lasting driver of economic and social development. Thanks to our parthership with CAF, we celebrate the passion of millions of Africans for football, while reinforcing our commitment to local content, engaging with communities, and promoting women’s inclusion. Together, thanks to the power of football, we’ll keep moving Africa forward”

A shared vision and a lasting impact for Africa

Beyond sporting competitions, this partnership reflects a shared vision: making football a catalyst for sustainable development across the Continent.

Drawing on its deep-rooted expertise in Africa and a vast logistics network spanning 47 African countries, AGL plays a key role in the Continent’s economic and social transformation.

This partnership illustrates its ambition to contribute sustainably to African sport while strengthening its positive impact on the communities it serves.

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) the most watched sporting event on the African Continent, will benefit from AGL’s advanced logistics support. AGL is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions to support the successful delivery of CAF’s major competitions. Through this renewed alliance, AGL reaffirms its mission to be at the heart of Africa’s transformation. More than just a sporting event, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025 represents an opportunity to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and build capacity across the value chain, from logistics and infrastructure to tourism and services.

Strengthening support for women’s football 

The TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (“WAFCON”) sponsorship reflects AGL’s dedication to promoting gender equality and encouraging the development of Women’s football.

Visa, a global leader in digital payments and the chosen digital payment provider for the tournament, has collaborated with several partners including financial institutions, football federations, community partners and NGOs.

Together, they have selected more than 800 boys and girls, aged 9 to 13, to escort some of the world’s top football players onto the pitch during the games.

“Visa is proud to support the Africa Cup of Nations, a celebration of Africa’s vibrant football heritage and passion. Our Player Escort Programme is designed to fuel the passion of young enthusiasts and cultivate their love for football while creating memories that will last a lifetime. We’re thrilled to offer these budding stars a once-in-a-lifetime experience and to highlight the unifying power and spirit of football” said Aida Diarra, Senior Vice-President, and Head of Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa.

Already, 500 children have had the thrilling experience of stepping onto the AFCON pitch alongside their football heroes during the Group Stage.

The tournament’s opening game was particularly special, featuring 22 children from families hailing from three cocoa-producing regions – Agboville, Abengourou, and Aboisso.

Their parents are part of the pilot phase of a national traceability system for coffee and cocoa, a project initiated by the Cocoa Coffee Council of Côte d’Ivoire, Panelys, and Visa, aiming to offer end-to-end digital financial traceability solutions to over 700,000 cocoa farmers in the region.

“During the start of the tournament, we have already seen how AFCON 2023 is inspiring a new generation of future football fans across Côte d’Ivoire, and we are delighted to be able to partner with Visa on the Player Escort Program,” said Yacine Idriss Diallo, President of the Ivorian Federation of Football.

“Having the opportunity to walk on the pitch alongside their idols will bring special memories to last a lifetime for more than 800 young Ivorians and a truly unique experience that will help strengthen passion for the game throughout the country.”

Other children involved in the program were carefully selected from a variety of sources. These include the academies and training camps of the Ivorian Football Federation, an educational institution managed by the Foundation Magic System NGO, children of Visa employees, and young ones related to Visa’s banking and fintech customers.

The TotalEnergies CAF AFCON, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 tournament is hosting 24 teams playing 52 matches across six stadiums, with Visa facilitating digital payment technology at all venues and for tickets purchased both in-person and online.

In October, Visa announced the extension of its partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which now includes all AFCON tournaments until 2026.

For the first time, the partnership will also cover the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the African high Schools tournament, and the integration of Visa products and services in all of CAF’s operations.