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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>KONAMI has been announced as the Official Gaming Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 2025 and 2027 editions, marking a significant step in merging African football with the digital gaming world.<\/p>\n

As part of the partnership, KONAMI has secured exclusive rights to recreate the AFCON tournament within its globally popular football video game franchise, eFootballTM. This will include the official tournament licence, as well as the addition of top African players, enhancing the game\u2019s authenticity and providing fans with a more immersive experience.<\/p>\n

The collaboration reflects CAF\u2019s broader vision of innovation and global fan engagement, while also creating opportunities for African youth to connect with football through digital platforms. The upcoming TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, giving fans the chance to experience the tournament both on the pitch and virtually.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Lesotho. KONAMI has been announced as the Official Gaming Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) for the 2025 and 2027 editions, marking a significant step in merging African football with the digital gaming world. 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