Absa, Visa, and Ronwen Williams unveil AFCON Collaboration with Chances for Big Fan Prizes
As the countdown to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 continues, Absa, in partnership with Visa, has unveiled an inspiring collaboration with Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams — a partnership that celebrates the power of resilience, ambition, and African excellence.
The Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa shot-stopper, who rose from the youth ranks at SuperSport United to become one of the continent’s finest goalkeepers, perfectly embodies the spirit of progress that both Absa and Visa champion.
🧤 From Atteridgeville to Africa’s Elite
Ronwen Williams’ journey reads like a story of determination and purpose. From humble beginnings in Pretoria, he rose through the ranks to captain both club and country — collecting individual honours along the way, including:
- CAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year
- CAF Interclub Player of the Year
- Yashin Trophy (Ballon d’Or) nomination
His success story resonates beyond football — it’s a tale of staying grounded while reaching for greatness.
“Ronwen’s story mirrors what we stand for — starting early, believing in progress, and investing in stories that matter,” said Alicia Raynard, Executive: Absa Rewards. “His leadership on and off the field proves that with passion and purpose, barriers can be broken and horizons expanded.”
✈️ Absa Rewards Travel: Turning Dreams into Journeys
The partnership also coincides with the launch of Absa Rewards Travel, a new digital offering now available via the Absa Banking App.
The feature offers Absa Rewards members up to 100% off base fares on selected domestic and international flights — a move designed to make travel more accessible and rewarding than ever before.
“Travel is about more than just movement — it’s about the experiences we collect along the way,” added Raynard. “With Absa Rewards Travel, we’re helping our customers create stories that connect and inspire.”
🎟️ Win a Trip to Morocco for AFCON 2025
To celebrate the spirit of African football, Absa and Visa are offering fans the chance of a lifetime — an opportunity to witness AFCON Morocco 2025 live in person.
Two lucky winners will jet off to Morocco, each with an exclusive travel package that includes:
🏆 Package 1: The Final Experience
- 3 nights’ stay in 5-star accommodation (breakfast included)
- Return economy flights from OR Tambo to Morocco
- Match tickets for the AFCON 2025 Final (winner + guest)
- Meal and transport allowances
⚽ Package 2: The Semi-Final Experience
- Includes all benefits above — with semi-final tickets instead of the final
(Terms and conditions apply.)
🌍 Inspiring the Next Chapter
For Absa, Visa, and Ronwen Williams, this partnership is more than a campaign — it’s a celebration of African ambition, unity, and progress. From the football pitch to the skies above, the message is clear: No matter where you start, your story can inspire the world.
As AFCON 2025 approaches, fans across Africa will not only be cheering for their national teams — but also celebrating stories like Ronwen Williams’, which remind us all that dreams, like journeys, begin with belief.
