Innovative, AI-driven technology brand TECNO has announced that it will be the Official Global Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025 and TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2027 competitions.
This after an agreement was concluded between the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) and TECNO. The announcement was made in Nairobi Kenya, one of the host countries of the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2027, by the CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba and TECNO Vice President, Shiming Jiang.
The agreement strengthens TECNO’s already close relationship with CAF and allows the tech brand to bring its “Stop at Nothing” spirit to the continent’s fans for years to come.
It follows on from TECNO’s successful sponsorship of the tournament in 2023 when it became the exclusive smartphone sponsor for the competition. This
partnership resulted in unprecedented growth in engagement and reach for TECNO and increased TECNO’s commitment to African football.
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. That’s why this partnership goes beyond the game—it stands as a symbol of ambition and a platform where young people can shine, united by an unstoppable spirit of progress. It reflects our shared vision of harnessing AI-driven innovation to shape a brighter future for Africa. This renewed collaboration marks a significant milestone in TECNO’s journey forward.”
TECNO’s role as Official Global Partner and Exclusive Partner in the Smartphone category will deepen its engagement and enhance its visibility, benefiting from additional media and social media activation rights that will enable TECNO to connect more closely with young people and share the joy of football and inspire a shared spirit of daring and progress across Africa.
In addition, TECNO will continue its Dream Field Renovation project in cooperation with CAF, launched in 2024, with the goal of renovating 100 football pitches across Africa by 2028. The philanthropic initiative aims to bring more empowerment to African football through technology and to foster youth engagement by improving access to quality playing fields in underserved communities, reflecting TECNO’s enduring “Stop at Nothing” ethos.
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “The impressive growth and success of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations has resulted in several exciting sponsorship agreements being concluded by CAF with African and
international partners. The partnership with TECNO will contribute to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which is the biggest sporting event in Africa, continuing to grow and reach new markets and audiences. On behalf of CAF and its 54 Member Associations, we would like to thank TECNO for investing in African football.”
The partnership not only represents a milestone for TECNO in further strengthening its emotional bond with younger generations by empowering them to achieve more possibilities, but also aims to promote healthy living, foster youth engagement and ensure access to quality playing fields in underserved communities, reflecting TECNO’s “Stop at Nothing” ethos.
Availability
TECNO smartphones and smart tech wearables and accessories, including devices in the SPARK 20 Series, are available from select retail partners, including Ackermans, Dunns, Edgars, Game, HiFi Corp, Jet, Makro, Mr Price, PEP, Pick n Pay, Shoprite, TFG, Vodacom, and Woolworths (availability varies per retailer, per product, per store, and while stocks last. E&OE). Follow TECNO’s Facebook page to stay up to date with all the latest news, goings-on, updates, and competitions.
