Africa
Five African presidents have so far extended messages of congratulations to the French national team for winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup staged in Russia.
The four comprise three from West Africa (Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali), one from Southern Africa (Botswana) and the other from Central Africa (Gabon).
The leaders used their Twitter accounts to share their messages. It is expected that some more leaders will join the train subsequently.
France were on Sunday (July 15) crowned World Champions 20 years after they won the accolade when the country hosted the tournament in 1998.
The Les Blues proved superior to their Croatian counterparts in the final game played at the Luzhniki stadium. At the end of proceedings, France put four goals past Croatia, whiles the Croats could only manage to score twice.
Congratulations to ??France on winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup. So well deserved after playing some phenomenal football. It’s been a really exciting tournament. #GoMasisi pic.twitter.com/FT8KQIufOU
— Mokgweetsi EK Masisi (@OfficialMasisi) July 15, 2018
Quelle belle finale de Coupe du monde de football !
— Roch M. C. KABORE (rochkaborepf) July 15, 2018
J'ai envoyé un message de félicitations ce dimanche soir àEmmanuelMacronaprès la brillante victoire de la #France face à la #Croatie #CM2018 . RK
Bravo à l’équipe de France pour cette belle victoire!
— Alassane Ouattara Officiel (AOuattara_PRCI) July 15, 2018
Mes vives félicitations à ces jeunes pleins de talent qui nous ont offert des moments mémorables durant ce Mondial.FFF
Félicitations à l'
— Ali Bongo Ondimba (PresidentABO) July 15, 2018equipedefrance, brillant vainqueur de la #CoupeDuMonde2018, dont les prestations ont fait vibrer l'ensemble de la planète football jusqu'en Afrique & au Gabon. Bravo également à l'équipe de Croatie pour son panache & à la Russie pour son organisation impeccable
“Félicitations au PR
EmmanuelMacronet à la France pour cette belle victoire à la #WorldCupFinal2018. Mes félicitations également au PR Poutine KremlinRussia_E et à la Russie pour la parfaite organisation de cet important événement sportif. Le sport pour nous rassembler.” #IBK— Presidence Mali (@PresidenceMali) July 15, 2018
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