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At TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025, PUMA continues its role at the heart of African football

As CAF’s technical partner, the German sports brand provides the official match ball and full referee equipment for AFCON 2025 in Morocco, part of a long-term collaboration aimed at supporting African football at all levels.

Herzogenaurach, November 12, 2025 — PUMA strengthens its ties with African football: at the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the German sports brand returns for the second time as CAF’s official technical partner – a collaboration that began in 2023 and has already become a defining alliance in the continent’s game. Building on decades of involvement in African football, PUMA continues a relationship that has shaped some of the tournament’s most iconic moments over the past 30 years.

For nearly three decades, PUMA has been more closely connected to African football than any other international brand, equipping more national teams than any competitor. From Morocco – the first African team to reach a FIFA World Cup semifinal – to Cameroon’s Olympic gold in Sydney 2000 and AFCON champions such as Senegal, the record winners Egypt and the defending champions Ivory Coast, PUMA has been part of some of the continent’s most defining moments.

Beyond the pitch, PUMA has supported African football through grassroots and community initiatives. From the Cotton Made in Africa program that supported local farmers, to creative collaborations like the Africa Unity Kit and artist-designed jerseys, the brand has helped bring African culture and creativity into the global spotlight. Legendary players such as Samuel Eto’o, Yaya Touré and Jay-Jay Okocha stand as ambassadors of this long-standing partnership.


Since 2023, PUMA has been the official technical partner of CAF, providing match balls and referee kits for tournaments including the Africa Cup of Nations. This partnership underscores PUMA’s long-term commitment to the growth of African football – spanning men’s and women’s elite competitions as well as grassroots development.

"PUMA has been deeply embedded in African Football for more than 30 years and potentially more than any other sports brand" added Peter Dangl, Director EEMEA Distribution at PUMA. “The AFCON is more than a competition – it is a celebration of culture, passion and talent. We are proud to contribute to this celebration with innovation, design and our long-standing relationships with teams and players across the continent.”

Looking ahead to the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, PUMA will not only celebrate its heritage but also unveil special initiatives that underline its deep connection with African football. Among them are unique projects around infrastructure and history, which will be revealed in detail in the lead-up to the tournament.

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ABOUT PUMA

PUMA is one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For 75 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world’s fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 20,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.

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