Original ball "Join the Team!"

Sony developed a soccer ball from highly durable materials that can last a long time even in Africa's rough terrain. The ball's design expresses the idea all of us coming together with the children of Africa in a single team to turn dreams into reality.

Activity Report

The original ball made with highly durable materials and Sony technology is called "Join the Team!" These balls were presented to local children as part of the Public Viewing in Africa broadcasts in Cameroon and Ghana. Children have dazzling smiles when they receive their shiny new ball.
3,372 balls to be donated via various activities such as the website, where donations could be made through mouse clicks.

Ball donation ceremony in Cameroon.

Matches were played with the donated balls.

With the Vice President of Ghana.

Thrilled with their new ball.

The children started to play right away.

Ripped balls and balls being repaired are
a common sight. This was the inspiration
for developing an highly durable ball.

Breakdown of the ball donated by participation of customers and Sony Group's activities

• *Memory Stick™, SD Memory cards, USB Memory

• Ball material technical specifications