Founded in 1957 by the will of 4 National Associations, the Confédération Africaine de Football gathers 54 National Football Associations in Africa and organizes the largest continental competitions.

The giant American Multinational Corporation PespiCO, is also one of the most committed sponsors to African football competitions and have a contract running until the year 2016. Standard Bank that comes from South Africa is the only African oriented entity to sponsor CAF competitions and as one of the most reliable organizations in Banking services, they will be sponsoring the elite African competitions till 2016. Nàsuba express, a service provider for money transfer through reloadable prepaid bank cards is the latest sponsor to join the portfolio of long term sponsors who have faith in African football.