AFCON Egypt 2019: Umbro becomes a partner of CAF and official ball supplier of the competition

The English brand Umbro has become a partner of the Confederation of African Football on 29/05/2019. As part of the partnership, Umbro will become the official ball supplier for the Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Egypt from 21/06 to 19/07/2019.

"As the exclusive ball partner, Umbro will supply the CAF with the top-level Neo Pro ball. FIFA certified to be used at the highest level of the game, the Neo Pro features a textured Teijin Microfibre outer casing for durability, accuracy and true flight dependability," said CAF.

The German sports equipment manufacturer adidas was the official ball supplier for AFCON 2017, 2015, 2013 and 2012.

• Umbro Sector: football equipment manufacturer, sportswear brand Founded: 1924 Distribution: 120 countries Shareholding: owned by Iconix Brand (since 2013) ; Nike (2007-2012) Workforce: 200… is also a partner of the LFP and official ball supplier of the Coupe de la Ligue BKT, since 23/10/2017.
  • The partnership is due to run until the end of the 2019-20 season.

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