TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has officially presented the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Trophy in Lagos. The presentation marked the start of Nigeria’s leg of the prestigious CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Trophy Tour.
Speaking in front of an electrified audience of dignitaries, media representatives, and football fans at Eko Tower 2, Victoria Island, the Managing Director, Dr Samba Seye, revealed that the unveiling is a proud moment for Nigeria and the whole of Africa.
According to him, TotalEnergies is always happy to collaborate with CAF to connect millions of football fans across the continent with the tour.
“This moment is not just about football, it is about unity, pride, and the power of Africa to inspire the world.
At TotalEnergies, we are proud to partner with the Confederation of African Football in bringing the AFCON Trophy Tour to life and in connecting millions of fans to the true heartbeat of our continent,” he said.
He reiterated that the company’s sponsorship of AFCON represents more than a corporate partnership, stressing that it reflects TotalEnergies’ belief in Africa’s talent.
Samba noted that football is a sport that can connect generations and inspire dreams if harnessed properly.
“Our collaboration with CAF goes beyond sponsorship. It reflects our belief in Africa’s talent, resilience, and creativity.
Football embodies those values perfectly — it inspires dreams, connects generations, and reminds us that Africa’s strength lies in its unity,” he continued.
The Executive Director for Human Resources and Corporate Services at TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Mrs Olubumi Popoola-Modi, further reflected on football’s unique power to unite Nigerians.
Olubunmi concluded by saying that the passion, energy and togetherness football triggers among citizens is simply incredible.
“I may not always have been a football fan, but every time Nigeria plays, I see the incredible unity the game brings to our people.
The passion, the energy, the togetherness — it’s something magical. And with the support TotalEnergies gives to football, I’ve come to love the game deeply,” she added.
The event featured a press conference and a public viewing celebration at Marcellina’s Place, GRA Ikeja, uniting football fans, media partners, and stakeholders from across Lagos.
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