The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final between Orlando Pirates (South Africa) and RS Berkane (Morocco).
Umbro, the British sports equipment manufacturing company, who are the CAF technical sponsors, revealed the official match ball on Wednesday ahead of the final showpiece on Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, Nigeria.
The CAF official channel says the unveiling “is just another exciting element that is part of the build-up to the match in Nigeria.
“Based on Umbro’s renowned Neo Pro ball model, the official match ball is “FIFA Quality Pro” certified for use at the highest levels of the professional game and utilizes the latest in structural and fabrication technology with a unique graphic that draws on the structural elements of the tournament’s trophy.”
Nicole Marcus, Production Manager at Umbro South Africa said: “The Confederation Cup is a showpiece of domestic football and to reach the final of such a prestigious continental tournament is a momentous achievement that should be celebrated. This ball is a celebration of Africa’s football excellence and a tribute to all those who have contributed to it.”
Orlando Pirates and RS Berkane will arrive Uyo this afternoon (Wednesday) to begin preparations for the finals which will off by 8pm local time.
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