In the Central African Republic, three days after their historic qualification for the CHAN by beating Cameroon 2-1 on Cameroonian soil near Bafoussam, the Fauves du Bas-Oubangui returned to the country on Monday December 30, welcomed as heroes in the streets of the Capital.
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With our correspondent in Bangui, Rolf Steve Domia-leu
In this country where football lovers were waiting for the first qualification for a major A selection competition since independence in 1960, this feat of the Fauves A’ plunged the Central Africans into a completely crazy atmosphere.
Dressed in their blue and white jersey, the favorite color of the Central African selection, hundreds of people came to applaud the victory of their team to the sound of pots and whistles. Covered in the Central African flag, Eunice Hassana enthusiastically enjoys this historic qualification. “ Too proud ! she exclaims. Proud because it’s the first time and they managed to qualify in an away match in Cameroon. Each player deserves even a million, we must encourage them. The Fauves, I am proud of you “.
The bus carrying the delegation encountered enormous difficulties moving forward in the middle of a wild crowd. Owen Goningai, one of the supporters, wishes at all costs to pay tribute to the architects of this victory. “We will celebrate 2025 with such wonderful news. I would say that there is no greater gift than the one that the Fauves gave us. In any case, big thanks to them. I wish they could surprise us by bringing the cup home. It will really be a source of great pride “.
The delegation will be received this Tuesday, December 31 at the Palais de la Renaissance.