ADIDAS LAUNCH JABULANI ANGOLA
CAF and adidas kick off Afro Centric Year with the Orange Africa Cup of Nations Official Match Ball: Jabulani Angola
Today, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and adidas unveil the Official Match Ball for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, continuing the celebration of football on the African continent in 2010.
16 teams will use the Jabulani Angola ball as they battle to become champions of Africa in Angola from January 10th to 31st.
Inspired by the yellow, red and black Angolan flag, the colourful and mystical design of the Jabulani Angola reflects adidas’ commitment to and passion for African football. Angolan pride in its culture and heritage is strongly represented through this vibrant ball which is sure to be used in some inspiring football moments this coming January.
Featuring the ground-breaking Grip’n’Groove profile, the Jabulani Angola will provide the best African players with stable ball flight and perfect grip under all conditions.
Comprising only eight, thermally bonded 3-D panels, which for the first time are spherically moulded, the Jabulani Angola ball is perfectly round and even more accurate than ever before.
“After the spectacular success of the first ever official ball for the CAF, the “Wawa Aba” in Ghana 2008, we are proud to present to you the new official ball for African football for the next two years.”
“I have confidence that the Jabulani Angola will be the perfect icon for the 2010 Orange Africa Cup of Nations,” says Amr Shaheen, Marketing Director of CAF.
The word Jabulani – which means “to celebrate” – reflects not only Africa’s but the entire world’s approach to the Orange Africa Cup of Nations.
In the future, adidas will continue to use innovative technology to extend its world-leading position in football production and thus strengthen its position as the authentic symbol of high-performance sporting goods for professionals and amateurs alike. adidas also intends to unveil more revolutionary innovations in match ball production for future UEFA, FIFA and CAF competitions. The adidas innovation team (ait.) is already working on innovations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
