Anselme Santos, an Ivorian football enthusiast, has issued an apology to his wife and children after a video surfaced showing him attempting to flirt with a woman during the celebrations following Ivory Coast's victory over Senegal in the AFCON 2023 round of 16 at Charles Konan Banny Stadium.
The brief video garnered widespread attention, quickly becoming viral, prompting Santos to provide an explanation for his actions.
He clarified that he was simply trying to get the lady's contact, but she declined, and he respected her decision.
"In the excitement, I said to [the woman in the video], 'Give me your number.' It wasn't forceful, but she didn't want to. So I didn't insist. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to my wife and my children," Actu Foot quotes him as saying.
The short clip is one among several circulating from AFCON 2023, captivating football fans with the intense excitement and high-quality football showcased at the tournament in Ivory Coast.
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Anselme Santos) has finally spoken.
"In the euphoria, I told [the woman in the video] 'give me your number'. It wasn't mean, but she didn't want to. So I didn't insist. I would like to take this chance to apologise to my wife and my children"
Via @ActuFootAfrique
Anselme Santos) has finally spoken.
"In the euphoria, I told [the woman in the video] 'give me your number'. It wasn't mean, but she didn't want to. So I didn't insist. I would like to take this chance to apologise to my wife and my children"
Via @ActuFootAfriqueAs the tournament progresses to the quarter-final stage, fans can anticipate more exciting moments. The quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place between Friday, February 2, 2024, and Saturday, February 3.
In the initial quarter-final fixture, Nigeria, a three-time champion, will go head-to-head with Angola. Following that, the DR Congo, aiming for their third AFCON title, will confront a resilient Guinea in the late evening match.
On Saturday, the host nation, Ivory Coast, brimming with confidence, will face a formidable Mali side that has displayed dominance in the competition. Additionally, Cape Verde, one of the standout teams in this event, will compete against South Africa.
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