Kofi Annan, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, visited the Ivorian national football team, also known as the Elephants, in Abidjan. This visit took place during the team’s preparation for their upcoming match against Senegal in the first leg play-offs of the Brazil 2014 World Cup. Annan arrived at the Ivoire Hotel and was welcomed by Sidy Diallo and coach Sabri Lamouchi. The team captain, Didier Drogba, introduced his teammates to the diplomat. Kofi Annan expressed his best wishes for the match and encouraged the team to secure victory. The specific reasons for Annan’s visit and whether he is a supporter of the Elephants are not explicitly mentioned.
IVORY COAST: KOFFI ANNAN WITH THE ELEPHANTS
