The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, a leading player in nutrition in Africa, have announced an agreement, making Danone an Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024.
This partnership strengthens Danone’s commitment, and notably that of Danone Egypt, to promoting health through food across the African continent, where both sports and nutrition play an essential role at every stage of life.
A concrete presence at the heart of the competitions
Building on its Paris 2024 Games legacy, Danone reaffirms its commitment to health through food and sports. Present in Africa for decades, Danone is proud to partner with these two iconic competitions, which bring together generations around shared values of proximity, transmission, and celebration, in perfect resonance with those of the Group.
As an Official Partner, Danone will share its expertise in nutrition for all ages by providing dairy products to over 10,000 volunteers, 5,000 accredited journalists, as well as officials and team members involved in these two major sporting events.
Products will also be available in the stadiums and official fan zones, giving spectators the chance to experience quality nutrition close to the action. Seven flagship brands from Danone’s African portfolio—Danone, Fan Milk, Dan’Up, Nutriday, Jamila, along with Dango and Hipro, two key brands in the Egyptian market.
The WAFCON will take place in Morocco from July 5 to July 26, 2025, followed by the AFCON from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
A sustainable commitment to youth
Beyond the pitch, Danone is committed to supporting the CAF’s African Schools Program by developing educational kits for young footballers. These kits aim to promote the importance of a balanced diet and regular physical activity from an early age.
This initiative builds on the legacy of the Danone Nations Cup, an international children’s football tournament that Danone has organized for over 20 years.
“We are very pleased to welcome Danone as one of our Official Partners. Being supported by such a committed international company in Africa sends a strong message. Together, we will work to meet the nutritional needs of all those involved in these competitions,” said Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the CAF.
“This partnership fully reflects our mission: bring health through food to as many people as possible. The values of these competitions - proximity, transmission, and celebration, deeply resonate with those of Danone. We are proud to be part of these iconic events to showcase our brands and vision across Africa,” emphasized Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone.
“For nearly 20 years, Danone Egypt has been committed to offering healthy products through our factory in Obour and the Nubariya farm. Our partnership with CAF reflects our strong commitment to having a positive impact by encouraging and promoting healthier lifestyles not only throughout the country but the continent”, says Hesham Radwan, General Manager of Danone Egypt. “The teams at Danone Egypt are extremely thrilled to contribute to this partnership, especially after announcing our support for the Egyptian National Football Team.”
This partnership is part of Danone’s long-term strategy to enhance its positive impact on local communities through a sustainable approach to food.