Ecobank, official sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023, in partnership with VISA, has been privileged to host the match’s trophy at its Ivorian headquarters in Le Plateau, Abidjan. The “Trophy Tour”, which started in October 2023 with visits to the 24 taking part nations, led to Abidjan, paving method for the official begin of the competitors on 13 January.
The historic occasion was a momentous event because it introduced collectively residents united by ardour for soccer. Ecobank prospects joined dignitaries from VISA, the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) and Ecobank in admiring the trophy previous to Africa’s greatest sporting occasion. To additional enthuse the youthful era, Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire invited pupils from École Primaire Publique Deux Plateaux Nord in Abidjan to see the trophy tour. Ecobank just lately renovated the varsity as a part of its Ecobank Day initiatives held in October final yr to commemorate the Financial institution’s flagship annual day devoted to helpful social impression. By means of the “Trophy Tour”, Ecobank has demonstrated the unifying energy of African soccer by uniting the totally different communities attending the celebration.
The triumphant entry of the trophy to Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire’s headquarters was accompanied by drums, firecrackers and a dancing troupe. The show of the trophy was accompanied by the official anthem of the Coupe d’Afrique des Nations (CAN) 2023.
Paul-Harry Aithnard, Managing Director of Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and Regional Govt for UEMOA, mentioned, “We’re extraordinarily proud to be an official sponsor of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Côte d’Ivoire 2023 and to have the chance to share this distinctive occasion with our group in Côte d’Ivoire. As an official accomplice of the competitors, we share the emotional bond that lots of of tens of millions of Africans have with the magic that soccer brings. This trophy, past its symbolism, embodies our dedication to excellence, unity and the enhancement of our continent by sport. We want to specific our deep gratitude to our accomplice VISA for the nice partnership to date and it’s our joint want that this occasion will carry generations collectively on and off the pitch.”
On his half, Ismahill Diaby, Vice President and Normal Supervisor of Visa West and Central Africa, added: “I’m delighted to rejoice our partnership with Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire on the presentation of the African Cup of Nations trophy. We at Visa are captivated with sport bringing communities collectively and we’re delighted to be working with Ecobank to make this competitors memorable.
“Our dedication to sport extends past the stadiums, and we’re excited to help our companions in introducing revolutionary digital cost options to Côte d’Ivoire. We imagine that these options will facilitate the expertise of soccer followers throughout this prestigious competitors. By becoming a member of forces, we intention to supply handy and safe cost options, contributing to technological development and fan satisfaction all through this main sporting occasion in Côte d’Ivoire.”
Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with VISA, has some fantastic surprises in retailer for the followers of African soccer, giving them the chance to reside out their ardour by particular presents on Ecobank Visa Playing cards. Quite a few Fanzones are being arrange throughout the nation to allow followers to return and help their favorite workforce in an unique method.