Multi-national oil company, Total has replaced telephone company Orange as title sponsor of the Africa Cup of Nations, according to information from the Confederation of African football (CAF).

The sponsorship agreement lasts eight years, africanFootball.com reports.

The sponsorship also covers the women’s Nations Cup, U-17, U-20 and U-23 championships, the African Nations Championship (CHAN), CAF Champions League, Confederation Cup and Super Cup.

“This partnership is a major milestone in our ongoing search for additional resources to accelerate African football’s development.

“As a leading multinational in its field, with strong ties to Africa, Total will make a significant contribution to CAF’s initiatives to foster personal and professional growth for young Africans,” CAF President Issa Hayatou said in a statement on Thursday.

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