Women's football is experiencing remarkable growth in Africa, with over 83 million viewers during the last edition of the competition. This year, the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 held in five cities across Morocco marks a new milestone in the visibility of women's football in Africa. Among the 12 participating countries, six from the Orange network have qualified and are represented this year (Morocco, Mali, Senegal, Tunisia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana), demonstrating the increasing momentum of women's football that the company actively supports.

Since 2018, Orange has implemented the 50/50 rule in its sports sponsorship actions to ensure equal representation between men's and women's disciplines. This principle is reflected on the ground through support for women's national teams, as well as local initiatives such as training young girls in clubs, working with high-profile ambassadors such Fatima Tagnaout, a Moroccan international footballer, and creating content that celebrates women's careers in sport.

To promote the sport and further enhance the visibility of women in football, Orange Morocco also launched the "Broadcast Cafés" initiative, equipping cafés across the country to broadcast the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 and encourage social engagement around the tournament. Indeed, according to a recent study*, 80% of Moroccans have watched women's football on television, but 31% face difficulties finding ways to watch the matches.

A historic partner of the CAF since 2008, Orange renewed its commitment to the development of African football in December 2023, notably through its initiatives during major CAF competitions. Beyond its technical expertise and contributions to connectivity, Orange also implements various actions aimed at promoting gender equality and inclusion. This partnership strengthens Orange's strategy, which leverages sport to encourage equality, support digital education for youth, and ensure reliable connectivity across Africa.

To enhance the visibility of the Group's commitment during this tournament, several media campaigns have been produced. A pan-African campaign will be broadcast across all participating Orange countries, while another will be aired locally in Morocco. 

Yasser Shaker, CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, said: "Partnering with the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 goes far beyond sport. As a responsible operator in Africa, we see it as a way to actively support positive societal change. Women's football is a powerful driver of national pride, inclusion and freedom. Above all, this partnership embodies a strong conviction: when women rise, communities thrive and progress becomes truly sustainable."

Caroline Guillaumin, Executive Vice President of Communications at Orange, said: "This partnership is built to send out a strong signal demonstrating a concrete commitment to greater equity in sport. The TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2024 is an opportunity to highlight the careers of inspiring women, both on and off the field, and to amplify their voices through our content and local initiatives."

* Orange/ Two Circles, “Harnessing the power of women's football”

 

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