Francis Ngannou storms Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON: Promotes MMA in Africa

Double mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion Francis Ngannou has set social media on fire for his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Instagram/Ngannou

Francis Ngannou storms Cote d’Ivoire for AFCON: Promotes MMA in Africa

Tosin Abayomi 09:00 - 26.11.2023

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.

Recognized worldwide for his strength and skill in the ring, the Cameroonian boxer made an appearance in the nation that will host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2024.

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.

Double mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion Francis Ngannou has set social media on fire for his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Instagram/Ngannou
Double mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion Francis Ngannou has set social media on fire for his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Instagram/Ngannou

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.

Double mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion Francis Ngannou has set social media on fire for his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Instagram/Ngannou
Double mixed martial arts (MMA) world champion Francis Ngannou has set social media on fire for his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Instagram/Ngannou

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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