Ecobank named official sponsor for TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has name Ecobank, the official sponsor of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023.

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, the biggest event in Africa, will kick off on 13 January 2024 in Côte d’Ivoire.

Reacting on the development, the Chief Executive Officer, Ecobank Group, Jeremy Awori, said the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON tournament highlights the immense sense of pride that Africans across the continent and around the world feel during the matches.

According to him, “As the pan-African bank, we are proud to associate Ecobank with the Confederation of African Football to contribute to the success of TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023, the largest and most-enjoyed football tournament, inspiring passion across Africa.

“Football transcends borders. It brings communities together, fully aligning with Ecobank’s commitment to drive regional integration. It is an honour for Ecobank to play a key role in bringing millions of Africans together to live their passion for football, making sure that loyal customers benefit from this experience.

He continued: “Ecobank carries the pan-African spirit in its DNA, and this partnership with the Confederation of African Football demonstrates its commitment to its pan-African heritage, reinforcing its connection with hundreds of millions of Africans who will be celebrating the magic of football at AFCON 2023. 16 of the 35 African countries in which Ecobank has a presence are among the 24 that are competing in Côte d’Ivoire.”

Recall that five Ecobank affiliates had recently emerged winners of ‘Bank of the Year 2023 awards, while Ecobank Zimbabwe won ‘Global Award for Financial Inclusion in The Banker’s