By Jones Gadama
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has renewed its logistical partnership agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.
The deal was signed on April 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and AGL President Philippe Labonne.
The partnership, which builds on AGL’s successful collaboration with CAF during the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire, aims to provide innovative logistical solutions to support the smooth delivery of the tournaments.
AGL’s expertise will play a key role in ensuring the success of the events, which are expected to attract massive audiences globally.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe expressed his delight in renewing the partnership with AGL, citing the company’s commitment to the development and growth of football in Africa. “AGL is a leading logistics company, and its partnership with CAF reflects the commitment to the development and growth of football for men and women in Africa,” he said. Dr. Motsepe added that the partnership would contribute to the socio-economic upliftment of communities across the continent, creating jobs and stimulating local economies.
The AFCON and WAFCON tournaments are expected to have a significant impact on the host country’s economy, promoting tourism and infrastructure development.
AGL President Philippe Labonne emphasized the company’s dedication to promoting gender equality and empowering women’s football.
“We aim to support AFCON and WAFCON, and transform African football into a driver of economic and social development,” he said, adding that,”Thanks to our partnership with CAF, we celebrate the passion of millions of Africans for football while reinforcing local content and promoting women’s inclusion.” The partnership will see AGL provide logistical support for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, signaling a growing emphasis on women’s football and CAF’s efforts to promote gender equality across African sport.
The renewed partnership between AGL and CAF is a testament to the success of their previous collaboration.
During the 2023 AFCON, AGL demonstrated its capabilities in providing efficient logistical solutions, ensuring the smooth delivery of the tournament.
The AFCON and WAFCON tournaments are among the most watched sporting events globally, reaching an audience of 1.5 billion across 178 countries.
With AGL’s expertise, CAF is confident that the events will be delivered successfully, promoting the development of football in Africa and contributing to the socio-economic growth of the continent.
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya attended the signing ceremony, which was streamed live by CAF.
The attendance of CAF member associations’ presidents, including Haiya, underscores the significance of the partnership and the commitment to promoting football development across Africa.
The renewed partnership between AGL and CAF is a significant step towards ensuring the success of the 2025 AFCON and 2026 WAFCON tournaments.
With AGL’s logistical expertise and CAF’s commitment to football development, the events are poised to make a lasting impact on the continent.
As Africa continues to harness the power of football to drive economic and social development, partnerships like this will play a vital role in shaping the future of the sport.
