Idrissa Gana Gueye, the midfielder from Lille, had a joyful start to the season with his club, marked by the birth of his first child—a healthy baby girl. The birth occurred in Lille last Thursday, and a Muslim baptism ceremony followed in Dakar on October 31, 2013.
The ceremony in Dakar followed traditional practices, including the slaughtering of a sheep and sharing a meal with parents, neighbors, and friends. The occasion was not only significant for Gueye but also involved telephone calls between him in Lille and the ceremony in Dakar, connecting the player with his family and friends.
The baby girl was named Marie Gueye, after the player’s mother who resides in Dakar. The ceremony in the Nord Foire district of Dakar was described as very sober, highlighting the cultural and familial aspects of the event.
It’s heartening to see the footballer celebrating not only success on the field but also personal milestones with the arrival of his daughter.
