One of the official sponsors of the Africa Cup of Nations, Samsung, on Tuesday launched its fan zones for the tournament.
The fan zones, themed ‘Our Passion Powers Africa’, were launched in some African countries on Tuesday with the aim of bringing the game to fans across the continent.
Apart from the one established in South Africa and Nigeria, fan zones are also present in Angola, Ivory Coast, Ghana and Zambia. The company said it would make use of its 20 brand stores and eight shopping malls for more fans to experience interactive activities that would allow them share their passion for African football.
Director, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics West Africa Sunil Kumar said, “The company will also like to use this opportunity to welcome the Nigeria Super Eagles back to the Nations Cup after the team’s absence from the last edition.
We are delighted, just like every football lover across the continent that the Super Eagles will bring back memories of great football moments which AFCON is known for all over the world.
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It’s officially here people! The long awaiting, AFCON theme song produced by our very own, Don Jazzy is out. Just in time to get in the African Cup Of Nations spirit.
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Samsung, an official sponsor of the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013, has launched its signature song called ‘Samsung Football Anthem’ for the tournament. Under the theme: ‘Our passion powers Africa’, the company aims to bring the spirit of the game to its consumers. The anthem encourages Africans to stand tall, support their favourite teams, and get involved in the games.
The song was produced by Michael Collins Ajereh, better known as Don Jazzy, Nigerian Multi award-winning record producer, singer-songwriter, musician and CEO of Mavin Records. The song will be played at all Samsung Fan Zones and Samsung sponsored Orange AFCON,SOUTH AFRICA 2013 events. People can download the anthem from Samsung Facebook pages in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.
Another way to enjoy the Samsung Football Anthem is to participate at ‘Sing Don Jazzy Anthem and Win’ competition in Samsung Facebook pages in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. This is a chance for fans to be a part of the African football experience and reveal their passion by uploading their own video of singing the Samsung Football Anthem.