CAF has on Monday unveiled the official match ball that will be used during the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The ball, referred to as Itri, draws inspiration from Moroccan culture but also portrays African unity.
“The Confédération Africaine de Football (‘CAF’), in partnership with leading global sports brand PUMA, have unveiled the Official Match Ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.
“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,” reads the statement from CAF.
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.
The ball’s striking design incorporates traditional Moroccan zellij geometric patterns, characterised by central star geometry, floral petal outlines and circular symmetry. Each design element carries cultural significance.
Star geometry symbolises ambition, light, and the pursuit of excellence on Africa’s biggest footballing stage. The petal shapes represent celebration, growth and the festive spirit that defines the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON and the Circular symmetry reflects the unity of the 24 nations coming together for the tournament.
AFCON 2025 will be staged in Morocco between 21st December to 18th January 2026.