Tana Malinga
Absa and Visa have just announced something special for football fans! They’re joining forces with South Africa’s own goalkeeper legend and Bafana Bafana captain Ronwen Williams , just in time for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.
This partnership is all about celebrating progress, passion, and possibility through football and travel. Ronwen’s inspiring story from his early days at SuperSport United’s academy in Pretoria to leading Mamelodi Sundowns and the national team shows what can happen when hard work meets big dreams. He’s also bagged titles like CAF Men’s Goalkeeper of the Year, Men’s Interclub Player of the Year, and even a Ballon d’Or Yashin Trophy nomination!
Absa’s Executive of Rewards, Alicia Raynard, says: “Ronwen’s story shows what’s possible when you start early, believe in progress, and never stop pushing forward. That’s exactly what Absa stands for.”
The partnership also launches Absa Rewards Travel, a brand new feature on the Absa Banking App. It lets Absa Rewards members book travel easily and enjoy amazing discounts, up to 100% off base fares on some domestic and international flights! It’s travel made smarter, simpler, and more rewarding.
And here’s the best part, fans can win an unforgettable trip to Morocco to experience AFCON 2025 live, thanks to Absa and Visa!
TWO INCREDIBLE PACKAGES ARE UP FOR GRABS:
Package 1: AFCON FINAL EXPERIENCE
Three nights in five star accommodation with breakfast
Lunch and dinner allowances
Two tickets to the final (winner + guest)
Return economy flights from OR Tambo International Airport to Morocco
Hotel transfers in Morocco
Package 2: AFCON SEMI-FINAL EXPERIENCE
All of the above, but with semi-final match tickets instead of final tickets
Winners will get to see Africa’s best footballers compete live and create amazing memories of their own!
Alicia Raynard adds: “Travel is more than just the journey, it’s about the stories we create. With Absa Rewards Travel, we’re helping people make those stories possible.”
Together, Absa, Visa, and Ronwen Williams are proving that no matter where you start, your story can inspire the world. From football pitches to the skies above, every goal, every journey, every story matters.
Terms and conditions apply.
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ABOUT ABSA GROUP LIMITED
Absa Group Limited is one of Africa’s largest financial services providers, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Absa offers banking, investment, insurance, and wealth management services in multiple African countries and beyond. Learn more at www.absa.africa.
