THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the official match ball for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Named ITRI, the ball draws inspiration from Morocco’s centuries-old zellij art form – renowned for its intricate geometric mosaics – whilst symbolising the unity and passion of African football across the continent.
The name also pays tribute to the star featured on the Moroccan flag and reflects the star patterns that hold significance in traditional zellij craftsmanship.
Mohamed Ghonemi, Creative Development Manager at CAF said the AFCON 2025 match ball was African spirit and Moroccan craftsmanship.
“Created for the rhythm of African football, the AFCON 2025 ball brings together art, motion, and a design shaped by African spirit and Moroccan craftsmanship,” Ghonemi told CAFonline.
” It’s been a privilege to collaborate with PUMA on something that unites every nation at the tournament through a shared sense of connection.”
The ITRI ball will make its debut in the opening match of AFCON 2025.
Morocco and Comoros will clash in the competition’s opening game on Sunday, 21 December.
The AFCON 2025 finals will run from Sunday, 21 December to Sunday, 18 January, 2026.
