TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc officially presented the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Trophy in Lagos on Wednesday, marking the start of Nigeria’s leg of the prestigious CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Trophy Tour.
Standing before an electrified audience of dignitaries, media representatives, and football fans at Eko Tower 2, Victoria Island, the Managing Director, Dr Samba Seye, described the unveiling as a proud moment for Nigeria and the entire continent.
“This moment is not just about football, it is about unity, pride, and the power of Africa to inspire the world,” Dr Seye said during the ceremony.
“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 reaffirmed that TotalEnergies’ sponsorship of AFCON represents more than a corporate partnership, saying, “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.”
The Executive Director for Human Resources and Corporate Services at TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, Mrs Olubumi Popoola-Modi, reflected on football’s unique power to unite Nigerians.
“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 said.
The General Manager, Retail and Cards, Alh. Abdulahi Umar said there was no better place to start the tour than Nigeria.
“A nation whose heart beats and rhymes with the beautiful game. Nigeria holds a special place in African football history, from legendary players to unforgettable moments on the pitch. This country has consistently changed the narrative of the sport across the continent, that is why we chose to begin this journey here, where football is not just a sport, but a way of life,” Umar said.
“We are proud to begin this journey in a country that has shaped the very history of African football. Today, we unveil the actual AFCON trophy, not a replica. This is what the 24 nations will compete for in Morocco in December, and today, Nigerian fans get the rare opportunity to witness it up close, to feel the energy and to dream big.”
The event featured a press conference and a public viewing celebration at Marcellina’s Place, GRA Ikeja, drawing football fans, media partners, and stakeholders from across Lagos.
From Lagos, the AFCON 2025 Trophy will continue its journey across Africa, visiting Angola, South Africa, the Ivory Coast and Morocco, spreading excitement ahead of the continental championship.
