Puma Pokou is official match ball of Africa Cup 2023
Puma Pokou is name of official match ball of Africa Cup of Nations 2023 in Ivory Coast.
The Puma AFCON ball 2023 is called "Pokou" as a tribute to the Ivorian football legend, Laurent Pokou. Pokou, also referred to as the "Man of Asmara," achieved a remarkable feat by scoring five goals in a single match during the Africa Cup of Nations 1970. This record remains intact and has not been surpassed to this day.
The Africa Cup of Nations 2023 ball features a primary white color, with a design inspired by the AFCON 2023 logo. The Puma logo is displayed in black and white and is superimposed onto the graphic pattern.