Having spent a significant part of his career in Belgium, Nibombé Daré, the defender of the Togolese national team, is showing support for the Red Devils in their crucial match against Croatia in the qualifiers for the Brazil 2014 World Cup. Despite never having watched a match of the Belgian national team on television before, Daré is eager to tune in for this event, expressing his desire to celebrate if Vincent Kompany and his team secure qualification.
In a Facebook post, Daré conveyed a message to the Red Devils: “MESSAGE to RED DEVILS. Devils, this evening for the first time, I’m going to watch you play and you know why. At 7:50 p.m. you will no longer be the same players in the eyes of our people, no matter where you play. Your duty is to help us stay as long as possible in bars, bistros, cafes, restaurants, and see the streets of our dear KINGDOM. Good luck.”
The Togolese defender’s message garnered prompt reactions from the Togolese community on social media, including his former teammates from Belgium, notably Joel Epalle from Cameroon.
If Belgium secures qualification, Daré’s friends in Lomé can look forward to starting the weekend on a high note, coinciding with the Oktoberfest celebrations. A draw in the match against Croatia would be sufficient for the Belgian selection to raise a toast and celebrate their qualification.
