30.01.2015
On 23 January, a group of some of Africa’s most important veteran footballers met at the People’s Palace of Malabo. Among them included such stand-outs as Joseph-Antoine Bell, Roger Milla, Faustin Domkeu, Laurent Pokou, Tony Sylva and Cyrille Domoreaud—emblematic figures in African football.
The players, hailing from more than 12 countries, awarded President Obiang Nguema Mbasogo the Trophy of Great Africanist Leadership, thanking Equatorial Guinea for accepting to host the most important event of the Confederation of African Football (CAF)—the Africa Cup of Nations. If Equatorial Guinea had not hosted this event, it would have been celebrated outside the continent.
The CAF representative also congratulated the President for his organisational efforts and the urgency with which all the preparations were made. At the same time, the First Lady Constancia Mangue was given an award for her support in many works which benefit both the country and the continent.
In his speech, the President commented that “Africa is our continent, and we are all brothers”, at the same time clarifying that Equatorial Guinea did not choose to host the event because it has the economic means to do so, but to keep the tournament within the borders of the continent.
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