Kigali, Rwanda’s vibrant capital, witnessed a moment of unity through African football on Monday, September 22 when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) presented the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Trophy to the Rwandan public ahead of the highly anticipated finals later this year. Africa’s most prized piece of silverware is currently on tour as part of CAF’s build-up to the continental showdown scheduled to take place in Morocco between December 21, 2025 and January 18, 2026. Monday’s event follows CAF’s recent celebrations marking 100 days to kick-off, which ignited excitement across the continent and beyond as fans eagerly anticipate another grand spectacle of African football. The event took place alongside the official launch of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, symbolically linking two major sporting milestones. This stage of the AFCON Trophy Tour celebrated both the history and heritage of African sport. TotalEnergies, a proud and official partner of both CAF and the UCI Road World Championships, brought the two events together by entrusting Rwanda Football Legends with the honour of hosting the ceremony. The symbolic presentation was led by Jimmy Mulisa and Sifa Gloria Nibagwire, who were warmly applauded by passionate fans in attendance. The ceremony also paid tribute to CAF Ambassadors present in Kigali. Among them were Tunisia’s 2004 AFCON champion Karim Haggui and Rwandan football icon Haruna Niyonzima. They were joined by Ms. Alice Niyoyita, who will continue to accompany the Trophy as it makes its way through the next stops on the tour. The celebration continued on Tuesday, September 23, when the AFCON Trophy tour will once again take centre stage at the Fan Zone of the UCI Road World Championships at Kigali Convention Centre. This unique occasion offers football and cycling enthusiasts alike the chance to experience one of the most powerful symbols of African sport up close, marking another memorable chapter in the AFCON Trophy Tour’s journey across Africa.
