Ivory Coast Goalkeeper Wore Charm at AFCON Final as Claimed in Viral Video? Fact Emerges

• The Ivory Coast goalkeeper, Yahia Fofana, was alleged to have wore charm at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria
• In the viral video circulating on social media, the goalkeeper had a black object strapped to his waist with a white rope.
• However, a fact-check on the video has revealed that the goalkeeper in the viral video is not Ivorian Fofana

The viral video that the goalkeeper of the Elephant of Ivory Coast, Yahia Fofana, wore charm at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria is false.

legit.ng recalls Nigeria losing to Ivory in the AFCON final 2-1 on Sunday, February 11.

As reported by Daily Trust, the video showed a goalkeeper wearing jersey number I6 and Name tag “ASC JARRAF”. The goalkeeper had a black object strapped to his waist with a white rope.

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The trending viral got the attention of many Nigerians, with some calling on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to investigate the allegation of usage of “juju” (charm)

Verification

Fact-check revealed that the goalkeeper in the viral video is not the Ivory Coast goalkeeper, Yalia Fofana, who played against Super Eagles

Also, the inscription on the jersey - ACF JARAAF (Association Sportive et Culturelle Jaraaf) is that of a Senegalese professional football club based in Dakar. Fofana plays as a goalkeeper for the Ligue 2 club Angers in France.

Conclusion

The viral video has been proven to be false, and not that of the Ivorian goalkeeper has speculated mainly on social media.

The goalkeeper in the video plays for a team in the top division of Senegalese football.

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Fofana was born in France on August 21, 2000, and not in Senegal.

Major General Oppong-Peprah Laments About Serious Juju Attempts To End His Life

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the Chief of Army Staff, Major General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has alleged that individuals seeking his death have turned to spiritual attacks.

Speaking to soldiers at Burma Camp, he claimed these people had resorted to juju to end his life while alleging to have evidence of these attempts.

Source: Legit.ng