By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Africa Global Logistics (AGL), the trusted logistics operator in Africa have announced a new strategic partnership, establishing AGL as the Official Logistics Partner for Africa’s two flagship football competitions; the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2026 respectively.
Prompt News reports that the partnership was officially signed in Johannesburg on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and AGL President, Philippe Labonne.
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 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.”
Also, speaking at the event, 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 partnership 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.”
However, both men believe that 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.
They agreed that the TotalEnergies CAF 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.
Also they said that the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON sponsorship reflects AGL’s dedication to promoting gender equality and encouraging the development of Women’s football.
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