Beautiful atmosphere in Libreville, Sunday, November 20, on the occasion of the kick-off of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Panthers of Gabon are not qualified, but the Gabonese love football. They prepared until the last minute so as not to miss anything.
With our correspondent in Gabon, Yves-Laurent Goma
At PK10, Peyo, head of the family, is in the street with his television on his shoulder less than an hour before the start of the 2022 World Cup: ” I have to run to the repairman to try to fix the television. Unfortunately, the repairer has closed. I am dead” “. In Mindoubé 2, Gyslain Mabika has finally installed a television in his snack bar: “ Customers have asked me for TV. If you don’t have a TV, we can’t come and watch the game at your place. I went into debt to buy a TV “.
” Women first »
This young couple is coming back from church. Mr and Mrs are divided on the priority of the remote control during the Mondial: “ Women first. And the dad waits next door “. ” I disagree, it’s people first. I’m the head of the house “replies sir.
Two hour jet lag
The first game did not generate enthusiasm. The Librevillois are waiting for the African teams. Many are already making predictions. : “ Senegal, Cameroon winners. And the final, Cameroon-Brazil “. ” France may win for this one. ” France, Ecuador, Argentina. Long live France because, myself, I am a French speaker “Laughs this other. With only two hours of time difference, the Gabonese are ready to go to bed a little late to follow all the matches.
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