From the Old Port of Marseille to the CAN in Cameroon: the incredible rise of the Coelacanths of the Comoros
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In the northern districts of Marseille, supporters of the Coelacanthes celebrate the qualification of the Comoros for the next African Cup of Nations.
© Martin Guez / RFI
By: Martin Guez
21 mins
On March 25, 2021, the Comoros experienced a historic day.
The small Indian Ocean archipelago has qualified for its very first African Cup of Nations, which will be played in January 2022 in Cameroon.
A feat for this team, affiliated with FIFA since 2007 only ... Coelacanths with a strong Marseille accent: most of the players come from the Phocaean city, where the Comorian diaspora is estimated at nearly 100,000 people.
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