Africa-Press – Ghana. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Danone, the parent company of FanMilk Ghana, have signed an agreement, making Danone an Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025.
It is also the Official Partner of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024.
This partnership strengthens Danone’s and FanMilk’s commitment to promoting health through food across the African continent, where both sports and nutrition play an essential role at every stage of life.
A statement issued in Accra and signed by Mr Kenneth Aidam, Communications Manager, FanMilk West Africa said a
concrete presence at the heart of the competitions building on its Paris 2024 Games legacy, where Danone reaffirmed its commitment to health through food and sports.
The statement said Danone was 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,” it said.
It said products would also be available in the stadiums and official fan zones, giving spectators the chance to experience quality nutrition close to the action.
It said the flagship brands from Danone’s African portfolio Danone, Dan’Up, NutriDay, Jamila as well as FanYogo, FanChoco and FanMaxx from Ghana would be showcased throughout the competitions through campaigns and engaging public activities.
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,” it added.
It said 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.
Mr Antoine de Saint-Affrique, CEO of Danone said “This partnership fully reflects our mission: bring health through food to as many people as possible. The values of these competitions; proximity, transmission, celebrationl deeply resonate with those of Danone.”
He said “We are proud to be part of these iconic events to showcase our brands and vision across Africa. Africa is the cradle of humanity and will also be its future.”
This partnership is part of Danone and FanMilk’s long-term strategy to enhance its positive impact on local communities through a sustainable approach to food.
Mr Lionel Parent, Managing Director, FanMilk Ghana said “As FanMilk celebrates its 65th year of providing refreshing dairy-based products to Ghanaians, the company remains dedicated to being an agent of change, fostering social progress, and ensuring the longevity of its heritage brand.”
He said they were proud to announce this partnership, in line with their strong mobilization on responsible waste management and healthy snacking habits since 2018 through the FanMilk School Caravan campaign, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service.
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