It was a golden moment in Lagos on Wednesday as Dr. Samba Seye, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc, officially unveiled the TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 Trophy, marking the start of Nigeria’s leg of the prestigious CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Trophy Tour.Standing before an electrified audience of dignitaries, media representatives, and football fans at Eko Tower 2, Victoria Island, Dr. Seye described the unveiling as a proud moment for Nigeria and the entire continent — one that celebrates the spirit of African excellence and the shared energy that unites its people through football.Read Also: “Nigeria Is the Beating Heart of African Football” — TotalEnergies’ Olufunmilayo Gombe Leads Emotional Lagos Celebration as AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour Kicks Off“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 (CAF) 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 — it is a commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and development across Africa.“Our collaboration with CAF goes beyond sponsorship,” he continued. “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.”From Lagos, the AFCON 2025 Trophy will continue its journey across Africa, spreading excitement ahead of the continental championship in Morocco. For Dr. Seye, the Lagos stop is symbolic — not only as a celebration of sport but also as a reaffirmation of Nigeria’s central place in the story of African football.“We are proud to begin this journey here in Nigeria — a nation whose passion for football represents the soul of Africa,” he said to applause. “Let this moment remind us of what we can achieve together — with energy, purpose, and pride.”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. The atmosphere was electric as the golden trophy gleamed — a symbol of hope, pride, and the continent’s unstoppable energy.As the AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour continues across Africa, Dr. Seye’s message echoed through the crowd: football is more than a game — it’s the energy that unites a continent.
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