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TECNO Powers AFCON 2025 with New Pan-African Campaign “Power Your Moment”

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CASABLANCA, Morocco, 28 November 2025/African Media Agency (AMA) – TECNO, the Official Global Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”) Morocco 2025 , just unveiled its continent-wide 2025 campaign, “Power Your Moment”, celebrating the joy, passion, and defining triumphs that shape this iconic tournament. Built to highlight how TECNO’s cutting-edge AI ecosystem elevates every meaningful moment in the lives of young Africans, the brand is rolling out a dynamic lineup of creative, interactive, and culturally engaging experiences throughout AFCON 2025.

Leading the campaign is the debut of TECNO’s new musical brand film, also titled “Power Your Moment”, a vivid and vibrant narrative showcasing how the TECNO AI ecosystem fuels the pivotal moments of the young African’s everyday life. Amplifying this spirit is a standout collaboration with Afrobeats sensation Joeboy, TECNO Power Moment Featured Artist. His original soundtrack and cultural influence infuse the campaign with the unmistakable rhythm and energy of today’s African youth.

TECNO’s new brand campaign is rooted in a powerful insight: Africa’s young generation stands at a pivotal moment. They are ambitious, restless, and determined, a rising force refusing to be defined by limitations. They dream bigger, work harder, and demand tools that match their aspirations. Recognizing this unsettled energy and transforms it into momentum, TECNO now provides powerful cutting-edge AI product ecosystem and technology that doesn’t just keep up with their ambitions but propels them forward.

The heart of the new brand films tells how TECNO AI integrates naturally into the daily lives of these young changemakers through the brand’s ecosystem of products. The narrative unfolds through four key emotional territories such as Power Your Joy, Power Your Rise, Power Your Future, and Power Your Creativity. Each represents pivotal moments where intention transforms into action through TECNO AI features. From a Moroccan family enjoying a superior match experience with TECNO AI glasses and TECNO Slim, to a group of high-net-worth African leaders powering the younger generation of entrepreneurs; from a teenager studying more efficiently with TECNO AI support, and a group of young content creators leveling up their craft through TECNO AI-powered devices – every scene brings the theme to life through authentic yet epic moments. Together, they illustrate how Africans are harnessing technology with determination and passion to explore and build a brighter future.

“TECNO’s Power Your Moment manifesto speaks directly to the emotional core of this generation: their refusal to wait, their drive to prove themselves, and their belief that their time is now. TECNO AI and TECNO AI ecosystem doesn’t just enable, it powers the unstoppable momentum of Africa’s youth rising.” said, Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. 

From screen to street, TECNO is translating this message into tangible experiences across the continent. TECNO understands that inspiration is most powerful when paired with real interaction, which is why the brand is bringing its technology directly to young Africans. In AFCON host cities, TECNO will open Pop-Up Stores and Fan Zones where fans can explore the full ecosystem, smartphones, wearables, laptops, and AI-powered imaging, while celebrating the tournament. Retail experiences will showcase how TECNO AI supports real moments, from capturing match-day highlights to seamlessly shifting tasks between devices. Technology-themed AFCON viewing parties will turn football nights into shared, innovation-led experiences with enhanced joy. Online, AFCON-exclusive AI features will offer fans new tools to create, connect, and express their passion in ways that feel personal, creative, and authentic.

But TECNO’s commitment goes deeper than access—it’s about recognition and empowerment. As part of its AFCON 2025 campaign, TECNO is set to launch #PowerYourMoment – a Pan-African creator initiative celebrating creativity, culture, and personal aspiration across the continent. Running from November 28 to December 5, TECNO invites young creators to reinterpret four emotional themes -Moment of Glory, Joy, Rising, Creativity-through photos and videos featuring TECNO devices. 

A parallel TikTok LIVE challenge will take place from November 28 to December 11 , with a strong focus on Morocco, Algeria and Egypt, offering a dynamic stage for creators to express personal achievement, optimism, and creative identity. Joeboy’s dedicated brand TVC will serve as a unifying thread for participants.

Both initiatives will culminate in the selection of 60 top creators, who will be invited to Morocco during AFCON 2025 to attend the Opening Ceremony, explore TECNO’s Pop-Up Store, take part in an exhibition match with AFCON legends, and join TECNO GLORY NIGHT, an exclusive gala dinner alongside players, creators, and representatives of the brand.

With “Power Your Moment”, TECNO presents a campaign that bridges technology, culture, and individual aspiration at a pivotal moment for African football. As AFCON Morocco 2025 approaches, the brand aims to inspire people across the continent to seize every opportunity, share their stories, and embrace the potential of AI-enabled creativity. Through this campaign, TECNO affirms its commitment to uplifting a new generation to define their own journey, and truly power their moment.

Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of TECNO

About TECNO 

TECNO is an innovative, AI-driven technology brand with a presence in over 70 markets across five continents. Committed to transforming the digital experience in global emerging markets, TECNO relentlessly pursues the perfect integration of contemporary aesthetic design with the latest technologies and artificial intelligence. Today, TECNO offers a comprehensive ecosystem of AI-powered products, including smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, tablets, smart gaming devices, the HiOS operating system, and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing,” TECNO continues to pioneer the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and brightest futures. For more information, please visit TECNO’s official site: www.tecno-mobile.com.

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Boxing

Mike Tyson accepts challenge to Face Roy Jones Jr. in Sept. 12 exhibition match

Maravi Post Reporter
Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005. He reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion and holds the record as the youngest boxer to win a heavyweight title, at 20 years, four months, and 22 days old.

Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is making a comeback.

Tyson, 54, will fight Roy Jones Jr. in an eight-round exhibition on Sept. 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The bout will be broadcast on pay-per-view as well as multimedia platform Triller. According to a news release, Triller will also show a 10-part docuseries leading up to the bout.

Tyson (50-6) has caused a stir on social media the past few months as he posted footage of himself training. He last fought 15 years ago, when Kevin McBride stopped Tyson in six rounds.

Tyson, in an appearance on ESPN’s First Take on Thursday, explained his reasoning for a return to the ring.

“It’s because I can do it. And I believe other people believe they can do it too,” Tyson said. “Just because we are 54, it doesn’t mean that we have to start a new career and our lives are totally over. Not when you feel as beautiful as I do, and I am sure that other people feel the same way.

“I never took that many punches. After the last fight I had, I left and I lived my life, and I have been through some experiences, and now I am back here. I feel like I took better care of my body and my state of mind than most of the fighters before me that retired and came back.”

Jones (66-9), at his apex, was considered the most brilliant boxer in the sport, winning titles at middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight. He had a sublime mix of speed, technique, and ring intelligence.

Last month, Jones, 51, expressed interest in a possible bout with Tyson.

“I’ve been trying to enjoy retirement, but people don’t seem to want to let me retire,” Jones said. “They keep calling me, telling me that Mike wants to come back, and that you’d be a great opponent for Mike.

“We always wanted to see it, but I would’ve preferred it back then. Tyson is a hell of a specimen still. Still a problem to deal with. But at the same time, life is life, you only live once. You want to know what it is like; you go in there and see. You still got to see it.”

“Iron Mike” was considered one of the most ferocious fighters in the world. He became the youngest heavyweight champion in history (at 20 years and four months) by stopping Trevor Berbick in two rounds in November 1986.

Tyson then ruled the division with impunity, making nine successful defenses and unifying the division before being upset by Buster Douglas in February 1990.

After spending three years in jail for a rape conviction, Tyson returned to boxing in 1995, then won the WBC and WBA heavyweight titles in 1996. Tyson’s last true big fight came in the summer of 2002, when he was halted in eight rounds by Lennox Lewis.

As for Jones, his career declined after he was knocked out by Antonio Tarver in 2004. That began a three-bout losing streak, and a fighter who was once considered untouchable became more and more susceptible to getting knocked out.

Jones last appeared in a professional bout in February 2018, when he defeated Scott Sigmon by decision. The last recognizable name on his ledger, Enzo Maccarinelli, knocked out Jones in four rounds in Moscow in 2015.

Tyson did not seem too concerned when asked about the risk he and Jones face fighting at their respective ages.

“We’re both accomplished fighters, we know how to take care of ourselves,” he said. “It’s an eight-round exhibition. And listen, we will be all right. Trust me, we can take care of ourselves.”

In an interview with Yahoo Sports, Andy Foster, the executive director of the California State Athletic Commission, said that he believed there would not be headgear, but that the boxers would use 12-ounce gloves.

On Thursday afternoon, The Athletic reported that former NBA player Nate Robinson and YouTube star Jake Paul had agreed to fight on the undercard of Tyson-Jones.

First Posted on ESPN.com