The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) and KONAMI Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd, have concluded an agreement making KONAMI the Official Gaming Sponsor of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), for both the 2025 and the 2027 editions.
Under this partnership, KONAMI, one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment companies, secures exclusive gaming rights to recreate the AFCON within its globally renowned football video game eFootball™ franchise.
“The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will be one of the most exciting and widely followed editions of our flagship competition,” CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba said.
“Our 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.”
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This partnership marks a significant step forward in CAF’s digital transformation strategy, enhancing fan experiences and reinforcing the organisation’s long-term commitment to football development across Africa.
“We are delighted to announce the establishment of a partnership with CAF,” KONAMI Senior Executive Officer, Koji Kobayashi added. “This partnership brings new possibilities to the gaming experience.”
“We are truly excited to deliver the passion of the African region-home to some of the world’s most powerful soccer nations-to fans around the globe through eFootball™ and this partnership opens up exciting new possibilities for the gaming experience.”
“Through this initiative, we look forward to adding new African star players and tournament licenses such as TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, further enhancing the realism and excitement of eFootball,” he said.
CAF Africa Cup of Nations, tagged Morocco 2025, takes place from 21st December 2025 to 18th January 2026.