PUMA to be the most dominant brand in African football
12 Feb '08
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successful partnership beyond the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
“The Ivory Coast is one of Africa's and the world's most talented teams, as we've seen at the 2006 World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations the past two weeks,” said Zeitz. “PUMA is proud to work with the FIF and support Les Elephants for many years to come.”
Les Elephants, as the national team is called back home, have been one of Africa's top teams for several decades, losing in the semi-finals in this year's ACN against winner Egypt after having won the African Cup of Nations once (1992).
In 2006, the team made its first-ever World Cup appearance. Aside from their exciting style of play, Les Elephants are also known for their colorful orange pop-colored uniforms.
The extension was made official last week by PUMA Vice President Horst Widmann and FIF President Jacques Bernard Anouma at the Africa Cup of Nations.