Francis Ngannou storms Cote d’Ivoire, talks about AFCON and MMA in Africa.
Double mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion Francis Ngannou from Cameroon has set social media on fire for his visit to Cote d'Ivoire.
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The engagement of Ngannou with Ivorian dignitaries and celebrities
Ngannou had interactions with the well-known Ivorian band Magic System while he was in Ivory Coast.
Afterward, he made a suggestion on the forthcoming African Cup of Nations (CAN) game, suggesting that Cameroon's football team would get past the Round of 16 versus Cote d'Ivoire.
On November 24, 2023, in Abidjan, Ngannou had another important meeting scheduled with the Minister of Sports and Environment and the Prime Minister of Cote d'Ivoire, Dr. Beugr Mamb.
The topic of conversation was MMA promotion, a sport that Ngannou fervently supports in Africa.
Ivorian supporters greeted Ngannou with excitement at the Maison de l'Entreprise in Abidjan.
It provided Ivorian youth with a rare chance to absorb lessons from Ngannou's extraordinary path and leadership, acting as an inspiration to young Africans.
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