Ecobank has a long-standing commitment to supporting sports and provides sponsorship for various sporting events in Africa. In 2007 we sponsored a number of sporting events in Africa, including 60 Ecobank customers to attend the finals of the African Cup of Nations in Accra, and the National Football team of Benin for the African Cup of Nations. We also sponsored the West Africa Economic Monetary Union (UEMOA) football tournament in Ouagadougou. We have entered a partnership with the African Athletics Confederation to sponsor their various programs; including the African Cycling Championship.