Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. pleased to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Light: Koji Kobayashi, Senior Executive Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment
Left: Véron Mosengo-Omba, General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football
CAF is the continental federation governing football associations in the African region, currently comprising 56 member countries and regions. It organizes numerous tournaments, including the Africa Cup of Nations, which determines the continent's top football team, significantly contributing to the sport's development.
In recent years, soccer has enjoyed overwhelming popularity in Africa, with interest in national and club teams rapidly increasing. Furthermore, interest and enthusiasm for eFootball™ are also growing, leading to the signing of this new licensing agreement with CAF.
< Comment from Koji Kobayashi, Senior Executive Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment >
We are delighted to announce the establishment of a partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This partnership brings new possibilities to the gaming experience, and we are truly excited to deliver the passion of the African region-home to some of the world’s most powerful soccer nations- to fans around the globe through eFootball™, and this partnership opens up exciting new possibilities for the gaming experience. Through this initiative, we look forward to adding new African star players and tournament licenses such as TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, further enhancing the realism and excitement of eFootball™.
< Comment from Véron Mosengo-Omba, General Secretary of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) >
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will be one of the most exciting and widely followed editions of our flagship competition. Our partnership with KONAMI reflects CAF’s commitment to innovation, global fan engagement, and creating new opportunities for African youth in both football and digital spaces.”
Starting Thursday, December 11, CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 25 Campaign will be held within eFootball™. Tournament events and African star players will appear in the game, allowing players to experience the excitement of the actual tournament.
Konami Digital Entertainment will continue to expand its licenses and provide authentic soccer experiences to fans worldwide through eFootball™.
About eFootball™
eFootball™ has been loved by football fans around the world since its launch in 1995 as "Winning Eleven," and the total number of sales and downloads now exceeds 900 million. In "Dream Team" mode, players can acquire and train players who have excelled in real matches, players from notable leagues, and legendary players who have made their mark in football history to create your own original team and enjoy competitive matches with their original team. Additionally, in “Co-op,” users can experience the excitement of cooperative play with up to 3 vs 3 online. The game has also been used as a competitive title in various esports tournaments in Japan and overseas, spreading the joy of football through digital platform around the world.
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