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Confederation Cup : CAF reveals Official match ball for finals

By : cd on 18 May 2022, 09:21     |     Source: christian ahorgah

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CAF technical sponsors Umbro have revealed the official match ball for the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup fixture between Orlando Pirates (South Africa) and RS Berkane (Morocco).

The CAF Confederation Cup final will be played in Uyo, in Akwa State in Nigeria.

South African giants Orlando Pirates made it to the finals after skipping past Libyan outfit Al Ahli Tripoli with a 2-1 aggregate win.

RS Berkane also sail through to the finals thanks to a a 4-2 aggregate to set up a date against South Africa’s Orlando Pirates in the final.

Kick off is at at 20h00 local time (19h00 GMT) on Friday, 20th May.

Based on Umbro’s renowned Neo Pro ball model, the official match ball is “FIFA Quality Pro” certified for use at the highest levels of the professional game and utilizes the latest in structural and fabrication technology with a unique graphic that draws on the structural elements of the tournament’s trophy.

Nicole Marcus, Production Manager at Umbro South Africa said: “The Confederation Cup is a showpiece of domestic football and to reach the final of such a prestigious continental tournament is a momentous achievement that should be celebrated. This ball is a celebration of Africa’s football excellence and a tribute to all those who have contributed to it.”

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