Bordeaux and Paris Saint-Germain are set to face each other in the Champions Trophy, a match between the champion of the season and the winner of the Coupe de France. The match will take place in Gabon, a source of pride for President Ali Bongo Ondimba, who expressed his honor and pride in welcoming the teams and accompanying delegations via a message on his Facebook account.
In the message, President Ali Bongo Ondimba highlighted the significance of hosting the 2013 Champions Trophy, making Gabon the first country in sub-Saharan Africa to organize an official French football match. He considered this event a symbol of excellence and recognition of Gabonese and African sporting achievements.
President Bongo emphasized the importance of promoting and democratizing Gabonese sport, stating that supporting the youth in the country is a priority. He expressed his commitment to contributing to the development of sports, recognizing it as a vital factor for education, integration, and unity.
The message concluded with President Bongo encouraging the Gabonese sports organization and expressing hope for an enthusiastic and warm welcome to the guests and spectators. He wished both teams the best and a good match.
