Konami Partners With CAF to Bring AFCON and African Football to eFootball™
Konami Digital Entertainment has officially signed a landmark partnership with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marking a major step forward for African football in the digital gaming world. The announcement signals a new era where Africa’s biggest football competitions — including the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 — will now have a larger and more authentic presence inside eFootball™.
The partnership aligns two global powerhouses:
- CAF, the governing body of 56 African member associations and home of the continent’s top football competitions.
- Konami, the creators of the globally renowned eFootball™ series, formerly known as Winning Eleven / Pro Evolution Soccer.
With African football interest at an all-time high — both in stadiums and on digital platforms — this collaboration brings together the passion of real-world football and the growing enthusiasm for esports across the continent.
What the Partnership Means for Fans
AFCON Comes to eFootball™
Starting Thursday, 11 December 2025, eFootball™ will launch the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS 25 Campaign, featuring:
- Official tournament-themed in-game events
- African star players and player cards
- AFCON-based challenges and rewards
- Experiences mirroring the excitement of Morocco 2025
Players will get a chance to build teams featuring the best talent from across Africa and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the continent’s most celebrated football tournament.
More African Licenses & Star Players
The agreement paves the way for:
- Authentic CAF tournament licenses
- Realistic African stadium atmospheres
- Expanded representation of African national teams and players
Leadership Reactions
Koji Kobayashi, Senior Executive Officer, Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami expressed its excitement about bringing African football into its signature game environment:
“We are delighted to announce this partnership with CAF. Africa is home to some of the world’s most powerful football nations, and this collaboration opens up new possibilities for the eFootball™ gaming experience. We look forward to adding new African star players and tournament licenses such as the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, further enhancing the realism and excitement for fans.”
Véron Mosengo-Omba, CAF General Secretary
CAF emphasized the importance of innovation and digital growth:
“The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will be one of the most exciting editions of our flagship competition. Our partnership with KONAMI reflects CAF’s commitment to innovation, global fan engagement, and creating new opportunities for African youth in both football and digital spaces.”
About eFootball™
Originally launched in 1995 as Winning Eleven, eFootball™ has grown into one of the world’s most recognizable digital football titles, with over 900 million sales and downloads.
Popular game modes include:
- Dream Team: Build and train your custom squad using real-world stars, league standouts, and legendary icons.
- Co-op Mode: 3v3 online play that allows friends or teammates to compete together.
- Esports Competitions: Played globally in professional and amateur tournaments.
Konami says it will continue expanding licenses and partnerships to deliver even more authentic football experiences to fans worldwide.
