{"id":22901,"date":"2025-10-30T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/?p=22901"},"modified":"2025-10-30T19:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T18:03:59","slug":"afcon-fever-ignites-lagos-as-totalenergies-unveils-trophy-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funminews.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/30\/afcon-fever-ignites-lagos-as-totalenergies-unveils-trophy-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON Fever Ignites Lagos as TotalEnergies Unveils Trophy Tour."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LAGOS, Nigeria (FN) \u2014 TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc officially kicked off the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Trophy Tour in Lagos on Wednesday, unveiling the coveted trophy before an enthusiastic crowd of dignitaries, football fans, and media representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ceremony, held at Eko Tower 2 in Victoria Island, marked the beginning of Nigeria\u2019s leg of the continental tour. The AFCON trophy will travel across Africa ahead of the December championship in Morocco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis moment is not just about football, it is about unity, pride, and the power of Africa to inspire the world,\u201d said Dr. Samba Seye, Managing Director of TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc. \u201cOur collaboration with CAF goes beyond sponsorship. It reflects our belief in Africa\u2019s talent, resilience, and creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The event highlighted TotalEnergies\u2019 commitment to African football and its role in fostering community and cultural pride. Executive Director for Human Resources and Corporate Services, Mrs. Olubumi Popoola-Modi, emphasized football\u2019s emotional impact on Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI may not always have been a football fan, but every time Nigeria plays, I see the incredible unity the game brings to our people,\u201d she said. \u201cThe passion, the energy, the togetherness \u2014 it\u2019s something magical.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Manager for Retail and Cards, Alh. Abdulahi Umar, praised Nigeria\u2019s legacy in African football and said the country was the natural starting point for the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNigeria holds a special place in African football history,\u201d Umar said. \u201cThis country has consistently changed the narrative of the sport across the continent. Today, we unveil the actual AFCON trophy, not a replica. Nigerian fans get the rare opportunity to witness it up close, to feel the energy and to dream big.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following the unveiling, a public viewing celebration was held at Marcellina\u2019s Place in GRA Ikeja, drawing fans and stakeholders from across Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AFCON 2025 Trophy Tour will continue through Angola, South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Morocco, building anticipation for Africa\u2019s premier football tournament.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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