Rabat, Morocco
Omo, big tori don land from the world of football! The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) don show the world the official match ball wey go dey used for TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 wey go happen for Morocco. Dem name am ITRI, and no be just name, oh! This ball na the real deal, e get inspiration from Morocco zellij art wey dey popular for centuries, known for im fine geometric mosaics.
Sabi say the name ITRI also dey pay homage to the star wey dey for Moroccan flag, wey dey represent star patterns for traditional zellij craft. E dey symbolize unity and passion wey dey flow for African football, and we sabi say na wetin we need to put smiles for our faces!
PUMA, dem big-time sports brand, no do am small when dem reveal the ball with one hot video wey collect attention. This ITRI ball go make im debut for the opening match wey go happen on 21 December 2025. E no just be any ball – na the hope and pride of African football!
The design of ITRI na wahala of creativity! E carry the Moroccan zellij geometric patterns for body, with central star geometry, floral petal outlines and circular symmetry wey dey express culture pass. Each element for the ball get story – star shapes dey represent ambition and light, petal shapes dey carry celebration vibes, while circular symmetry dey show how all these 24 nations go gather come one stage to jive!
Mohamed Ghonemi, wey be the Creative Development Manager for CAF, talk say, “Created for the rhythm of African football, the AFCON 2025 ball brings together art, motion, and a design shaped by African spirit.” (Na true him talk, biko.) He gree say na him privilege to work with PUMA wey dey unite all the nations through the love for the game.
From tradition go innovation, the ball design process start as Morocco don become host nation. Research, creative explorations, and performance testing no miss as PUMA and CAF team come together to ensure say the ball capture Moroccan artistry but still fit the whole Africa.
Peter Dangl, the PUMA Director for EEMEA Distribution, dey boast say, “We’re proud to unveil the ITRI ball – the official match ball of AFCON 2025.” (Chai, this guy dey serious, no be joke!) He talk say this ball na true symbol of African football spirit and na wetin go help show how far we don dey go as a continent.
The ball dey set for market at a price of €130. E go dey available for stores where dem sabi as African culture dey shine through sport. So, make we prepare well well for the tournament as we dey count down to the biggest football celebration for Africa!
AFCON 2025 go gree show how unity dey reign superior as different nations come together to showcase their football talent. Na who go carry the trophy home? Make we just relax and dey sharp as we dey wait for the tournament wey go dey loaded with wahala and joy! Who dey ready to pop palm wine for the victory party?
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