Afrika Cup 2025

The Etrusco Unico was also the official ball for the 1990 World Cup in Italy. The design is inspired by Italy’s history and Etruscan art. The Etruscans were the people who lived in Italy before the country of Italy existed.

Name: Samba
Brand: Diadora
Host country: Tunisia

Name: Ceramica
Brand: Umbro
Host country: South Africa/Burkina Faso/Ghana & Nigeria

The Adidas Tricolore ball was also used at the 1998 World Cup in France. In addition to featuring the three colors of the French flag, the design of the Tricolore ball was also inspired by the rooster (the national symbol of France).

The Adidas Fevernova was also used at the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. The colors and the revolutionary design are inspired by Asian culture. The dark golden triangle represents a Tomoe (a Japanese emblem) and the red stripes at the corners of the triangle symbolize the brushstrokes of calligraphy.

This ball was also used at the 2006 World Cup in Germany. The difference between this ball and previous Adidas ball is that the Teamgeist has only 14 curved panels, whereas all previous balls had 32 curved panels. It is claimed that the Teamgeist is therefore rounder and performs consistently in various situations, regardless of where the ball is struck. Additionally, this ball is said to be nearly waterproof.

In previous editions of the Africa Cup, the official balls were also used in other major football tournaments. However, in 2008, it was the first time that Adidas designed a different ball for the Africa Cup than for the Euros 2008. The official ball for the 2008 Africa Cup is the Wawa Aba. The design colors are inspired by the three colors of the Ghanaian flag (red, yellow and green). In Akan culture in West-Africa, the name ‘Wawa Aba’ symbolizes sustainability.

The design of the Jabulani Angola is very similar to the Adidas Jabulani, which was used at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The difference lies in the colors. The colors used for the Jabulani Angola are yellow, red and black, which are also the colors of the Angolan flag.

The name ‘Comoequa’ is inspired by the Komo river and the equator, both of which run through Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The yellow color of the ball is influenced by African culture and the colors on the triangular panels of the ball represent the flag colors of the two host countries.

The design is based, not only on traditional Ndebele print art, but also on the dominant colors of most African flags. The name ‘Katlego’ means succes in the South Sotho language, which is one of the eleven official languages in South Africa. The name was ultimately chosen through a voting process, receiving the most votes. The other two options were Khanya (meaning light) and Motswako (meaning mixture).

The Marhaba ball is based on the Brazuca ball, which was used during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. This is due to the technology used to test the ball under various conditions, which is similar to the technology used for the Brazuca. The design of the Marhaba is inspired by the diverse landscapes of Africa and the azure blue sky.

The Delta Hyperseam features a rather understated design. It is a white ball with graphic prints and black, orange and green triangles. It is the first ball in the Africa Cup that has no water absorption and maintains high consistency in both wet and dry conditions.

The Neo Pro is a white ball with black and red elements in its design. These colors are inspired by the flag of the host country, Egypt. The Neo Pro features a design with 14 panels and sealed seams, which prevents water absorption.

The Toghu ball is inspired by the traditional Toghu outfits from Camoroon. These outfits are worn in Cameroon for special occasions. Additionally, the colors of the Cameroonian flag are reflected in the design of the ball.

The Pokou ball is named after the Ivorian footballer Laurent Pokou. Laurent Pokou scored five goals in a single match during the 1970 Africa Cup, a record he still holds. The design of the ball features an orange color, giving it an Ivorian touch.