The Confederation of African Football, CAF, have made a major announcement ahead of the CAF Champions League final first leg between Mamelodi Sundown and Pyramids FC.
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African football’s governing body has revealed that they plan on unveiling a new trophy for the continents premier club competition on the eve of the tournament’s final. The reveal will be taking place in South Africa’s economic hub, Johannesburg, where dignitaries from CAF and football legends will be present.
The official statement from CAF reads: “The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”), in partnership with TotalEnergies, will unveil a new Trophy and identity for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League ahead of the highly anticipated two legged Final of the competition.
“The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Final first leg will be played on Saturday, 24 May with the second leg scheduled for Cairo on Sunday, 01 June.
“The new Trophy will be unveiled on Thursday, 22 May at the TotalEnergies offices in Johannesburg, South Africa and will be attended African football legends and the two participating Clubs, Mamelodi Sundowns and Pyramids FC.
“The timing of the unveiling adds to the excitement and grandeur surrounding the decider, offering African football fans a glimpse of what will be at stake over the two legs in Tshwane and Cairo over the next two weeks.
“This event signifies a new bold and exciting chapter for African club football, as CAF continues to elevate the profile and image of CAF Interclub Competitions.
“Thursday’s event builds on the recent partnership renewal between CAF and TotalEnergies, which saw the giant petroleum company extending its partnership with CAF for a further four years.
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“Details of the new Trophy and its designed will be unveiled on the day by CAF and TotalEnergies.”
