The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the official match ball for the highly anticipated TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2024, ahead of the showdown between African football giants Al Ahly SC and Zamalek SC. The final is set to kick off on Friday, 27 September 2024, at 21:00 local time (18:00 GMT) at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The match ball, a special edition named “OLA,” is a product of CAF’s ongoing partnership with global sports brand PUMA.
Originally launched during last season’s interclub finals, the ball has been redesigned for the Super Cup with a striking mix of black and gold, representing power and sophistication.
This elegant design will take centre stage as two of Africa’s most storied clubs battle for continental supremacy.
The TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2024 pits the reigning CAF Champions League winners, Al Ahly, against their fierce rivals, Zamalek, who are the current holders of the CAF Confederation Cup.
With such high stakes and an intense historical rivalry between the two Egyptian powerhouses, all eyes will be on Riyadh for this iconic match.
More than just a piece of sporting equipment, the OLA ball carries deep cultural resonance.
The name “OLA” is derived from Yoruba, where it translates to “wealth,” “honour,” and “respect,” and from Arabic, where it means “rise” and “success.” The ball’s symbolic value aligns with the spirit of African football, celebrating both the heritage and the future of the sport across the continent.
CAF and PUMA’s collaboration reflects their shared commitment to using design to honour African culture.
This particular edition of the OLA ball is crafted for optimal performance, ensuring that players can deliver their best in what is expected to be an intense and thrilling encounter.
The OLA ball’s combination of aesthetics and functionality makes it not only a key component of the match but also a coveted piece for fans.
In a nod to supporters of African football, CAF has made the ball available for purchase via the CAF Online Store, offering fans an opportunity to own a piece of history from one of the continent’s most important fixtures.
The clash between Al Ahly and Zamalek is more than just a football match—it is a renewal of one of the most fierce rivalries in the sport.
Both clubs boast a rich history of success on the African continent and in their domestic league.
Al Ahly, record winners of the CAF Champions League, and Zamalek, multiple-time African champions themselves, have been locked in a decades-long battle for football supremacy in Egypt and beyond.
The TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup brings together the best of African football, and this year’s edition promises to deliver another thrilling chapter in this long-running saga.
With the OLA match ball at the heart of the action, the players will have the tools to elevate the game to its highest level on one of the sport’s grandest stages.
As the match approaches, excitement continues to build across Africa and the Middle East.
Fans of both clubs are eagerly anticipating the final, knowing that this Super Cup encounter could set the tone for the rest of the season.
For Al Ahly and Zamalek, a win in the Super Cup not only adds silverware to their already impressive cabinets but also delivers bragging rights in one of the sport’s most intense rivalries.
With the stunning OLA ball ready to take flight at the Kingdom Arena, all that remains is for the whistle to blow and for African football’s brightest stars to shine.
