The President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has welcomed former African football stars to Ouagadougou as part of the reopening ceremony of the August 4 Stadium.
Samuel Eto’o, spokesperson for the delegation of former football legends, expressed gratitude, stating, “First of all, we want to thank you for welcoming us into our home, into your home.”
Eto’o emphasised the pride and joy of being received by Captain Traoré, saying, “We had the immense pleasure of being received by His Excellency the President of Burkina Faso, who is a source of pride for the Africa we love.”
The former football stars shared a beautiful moment with Captain Traoré and the people of Burkina Faso during the reopening of the August 4 Stadium. Eto’o added, “Beyond expressing feelings of happiness and joy at having exchanged with Captain Ibrahim Traoré, it is about sharing with the President of Faso and all Burkinabè, a beautiful moment for the reopening of the August 4 Stadium.”
Eto’o also extended an invitation for more visits to Burkina Faso, stating, “I hope that for those who are in Ouagadougou for the first time, it won’t be their last. We have to come back because Burkina Faso is a part of Africa, and as you can see, all these legends have brought so many smiles to this continent. We feel at home everywhere on our continent.”