By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and KONAMI Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. (“KONAMI”) have signed a landmark agreement naming KONAMI the Official Gaming Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 2025 and 2027 editions.
According to the CAF website, KONAMI has secured exclusive rights to feature the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in its renowned eFootball™ franchise, bringing the tournament’s excitement to millions of gamers around the globe.
CAF General Secretary Véron Mosengo-Omba stated: “The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will be one of the most exciting and widely followed editions of our flagship competition. This partnership with KONAMI reflects CAF’s commitment to innovation, global fan engagement, and creating new opportunities for African youth in both football and digital spaces.”
Koji Kobayashi, Senior Executive Officer at KONAMI (the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies), expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are truly excited to deliver the passion of African football—one of the most powerful and vibrant forces in world soccer—to fans around the globe through eFootball™. This partnership opens up exciting new possibilities for the gaming experience.”
He added: “Through this initiative, we look forward to introducing new African star players and officially licensed tournaments such as the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, further enhancing the realism and excitement of eFootball™.”
This partnership represents a major milestone in CAF’s digital transformation strategy, enriching fan experiences and reinforcing the organization’s long-term commitment to football development across the continent.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
