As it is done in each major competition, the final phase of the Orange 2015 football Finals which will be played from January 17 to February 8, 2015 in Equatorial Guinea, will have a specific ball.

After having produced Brazuca (the official ball for the final phase of the World Cup in Brazil 2014), Adidas has released the official ball for AFCON 2015. This new invention expected next year on the lawns of the four equato-Guineans stadiums was unveiled Wednesday with the name Marhaba.

"Marhaba is a concentrate of modern technology and the know-how of Adidas in this area where its expertise is internationally recognized through FIFA competitions, and even the UEFA champions League' said CAF on its Internet site.

"The unveiling date of Marhaba is the final stage of a meticulous process of design and a rigorous testing phase conducted in order to ensure that the ball is suitable for playing during the competition.

The dominant colors gold and blue on the ball are a reflection of the diverse landscapes of Africa to various ecosystems. The azure blue represent the Indian and Atlantic oceans and the Golden hue represents the Sahara desert" concluded the text presentation made by the CAF.

On Monday, December 1st, Marhaba will be put up for sale two days before its solemn presentation on the sidelines of the ceremony of the draw for the matches of the first round of the final phase of the 2015 CAN; a highly anticipated event that will take place at the Convention Center in Sipopo, an impressive boardroom located in Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea.