en.Wedoany.com Reported - China's Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (JAC Motors, referred to as "JAC Group" or "Jianghuai Automobile", 600418.SH) officially signed an exclusive partnership agreement with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at the GFA headquarters in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on May 26, 2026. JAC Group has become the official designated vehicle partner of the GFA and will serve as the official vehicle sponsor for the Ghana national team, the "Black Stars," during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as "JAC Group" or "Jianghuai Automobile"), founded in 1964 and headquartered in Hefei, Anhui Province, is a comprehensive automotive enterprise group integrating the research, development, manufacturing, sales, and service of commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and powertrains. JAC Group operates in over 130 countries and regions worldwide, serving more than 12 million users globally, and has established 19 KD assembly plants overseas. In the African market, JAC Group entered the Algerian market in 2000, with cumulative exports exceeding 100,000 vehicles; it officially entered the Moroccan market in May 2026. In the Ghanaian market, JAC Group has been deeply engaged since 2013, conducting business through its authorized dealer Tryton Motors Ltd.
Under the agreement, JAC Group will provide full logistical and transportation support for the Ghana national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Ghana, a traditional powerhouse in African football, will participate in this World Cup for the fifth time, competing in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. Ghanaian players selected as "Man of the Match" in each World Cup game will receive special honorary awards. For the 2026-2027 season, the annual champions of the Ghana Premier League and the Ghana Women's Premier League will each receive a JAC-branded vehicle; the season's "Best Player" and "Best Coach" will also receive brand rewards.
GFA Vice President Mark Addo stated that this partnership is a significant milestone in the GFA's commercialization process. JAC Group indicated that the collaboration aims to support the sustainable development of Ghanaian football and further deepen China-Africa practical cooperation.
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