The news follows TECNO’s successful sponsorship of the tournament in 2023 when it became official smartphone sponsor for the event.
TECNO Continues the Partnership to Become Official Global Partner of AFCON 2025 and 2027, Fueling the Dream of Africans Through Football
TECNO’s status as Official Global Partner and Official Smartphone and Exclusive Partner in the Smartphone category allows the firm to further expand its “Stop at Nothing” brand promise by strengthening its involvement and boosting its exposure. The brand also benefits from extra media and social media activation rights that will allow it to better interact with young people, share the love of football, and develop a common spirit of daring and advancement.
The 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 cooperation, we watched how football sparked passion and inspired ambitions, and how AI-powered smart technologies became powerful instruments to connect and empower millions throughout Africa. That’s why our relationship extends beyond the game—it stands as a symbol of aspiration and a platform where young people may thrive, joined by an irrepressible spirit of advancement. It highlights our common ambition of utilizing AI-driven innovation to generate a better future for Africa. This renewed relationship represents a critical milestone in TECNO’s path forward.”
TECNO Continues the Partnership to Become Official Global Partner of AFCON 2025 and 2027, Fueling the Dream of Africans Through Football
In addition, TECNO will continue its Dream on the Field Renovation Campaign in conjunction with CAF, began in 2024. The charity endeavor intends to bring greater empowerment to African football via technology and to inspire young participation by providing access to excellent playing grounds in marginalized regions, echoing TECNO’s ongoing “Stop at Nothing” motto.
Véron Mosengo-Omba, CAF General Secretary, said: “TECNO’s longstanding support for football in Africa has had a meaningful impact on the development of the sport. As the highest-profile football event on the continent, the Africa Cup of Nations signifies passion and the realization of life-long aspirations, connecting with young people’s optimism for the future and spirit of discovery. Deepening this collaboration will assist to guarantee that AFCON 2025 and 2027 reach new heights of excitement to please football fans.”
The partnership represents a milestone for TECNO in further strengthening its emotional bond with younger generations by empowering them to achieve more possibilities, building on its position as a leading brand among the entire African continent through its imaging technology, product performance and design aesthetics.
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