Ivory Coast Celebrate Gervinho’s Birthday Amid World Cup Preparations
As the Ivory Coast national team gears up for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the players found time to enjoy some lighter moments during their training camp in Dallas, USA. On Tuesday evening, the squad came together to celebrate the birthday of star forward Gervinho, sharing camaraderie ahead of their upcoming fixtures.
The AS Roma striker, who turned 27, was the centre of attention at dinner, where teammates surprised him with a large birthday cake. Gervinho generously shared the celebratory treat with the entire squad, fostering team spirit in the crucial days before the tournament.
On social media, fellow forward Salomon Kalou led the tributes, posting a heartfelt birthday message to the Ivorian attacker, affectionately nicknamed “Jaguar.” Kalou’s tweet, accompanied by a photo, praised Gervinho’s style and impact: “Happy bday jaguar Cheri gervinhofficial #avecclasse #whynot.”
Following their stay in Dallas, the Elephants are set to travel to Saint Louis, where they will face Serbia on May 31 in their first warm-up match ahead of the World Cup kickoff. This friendly encounter marks a vital step in fine-tuning the squad’s readiness as they prepare to compete on football’s biggest stage.
