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CAN2024: after the miraculous victory of the Elephants against Mali, the wild joy of the supporters
Celebration weekend in Abidjan, after the miraculous victory of Côte d'Ivoire against Mali this Saturday, February 3. The supporters took the time to savor the triumph of the Elephants, before meeting the DRC in the semi-final this Wednesday, February 7. Report in a maquis in Abidjan.
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Ivorian supporters of the Elephants (illustrative image). AFP - FADEL SENNA
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With our correspondent in Abidjan,
Marine Jeannin
"
I went out! I shouted in the street like everyone else! It was extra-mega-gigaordinary!
", said this lady... Abidjan still bears the traces of the euphoria of this Saturday, February 3. The whole town danced to celebrate the Elephants' victory: “
Can you imagine? We had no more hope until the 89th minute
[...]
Wait, it's still
Côte d'Ivoire
!
»
“
Not slept
”
Between the fanzones, the clubs and the maquis open all night, for many, the night was short, very short… “[…]
With the atmosphere there, you can't see the time passing. So we didn't sleep. But we're still on our feet, eh. Even with fatigue. As they always say: an elephant never falls
.”
“
Tolerate well
”
So this Sunday, it was an opportunity for the supporters to take a little rest and regain their strength. “
Me,
” he said,
“I came home at 6 a.m. 7 a.m., even! I came out at 1 p.m. to order something. [...] You have to eat well to cope well!
". And strength will be needed before Wednesday's match against the DRC, which will compete with Ivory Coast for a place in the final.
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