Ivory Coast: Seko Fofana ends his international career

Seko Fofana, 31, announced this Monday that he was turning the page on his career with the Elephants. The midfielder, now at Porto after his time at Lens, was one of the major architects of the Ivorian coronation during the CAN 2023 played at home.

In a message published on his social networks, he addressed Ivorian supporters to announce his decision. He expresses his pride in having worn the colors of his country and recalls that lifting the continental trophy represented a childhood dream come true, a memory that he associates with all the Ivorian people. He thanks his teammates and the staff for their support, while ensuring that he will remain a loyal supporter of the selection. He concludes by saying he is impatient to see the new generation of Ivorian players continue to write the history of the Elephants.

“Dear Ivorian supporters, it’s time for me to turn the page. It is with pride and a lot of gratitude that I had the chance to fight for my country. Winning the most beautiful trophy on the continent is a childhood dream that came true for me, and it will be memories engraved forever for millions of Ivorians. Thank you to my teammates, the staff and all of you for the strength and support. I will always remain the number one supporter of the Elephants, looking forward to seeing this new generation write its history. There is no shortage of talent here», writes Seko Fofana. The latter can boast of having been a major element in the conquest of CAN 2023, at home.

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