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An Ivorian man, identified as Anselme Santos, became the subject of widespread attention following a viral video where he was seen making advances towards a woman during the post-match celebrations of Cote D’Ivoire’s victory over Senegal in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Santos, wearing an Ivorian jersey, leaned towards his female neighbor in what seemed like an attempt to ask for her number, but her disinterest in the interaction turned it into an internet sensation and meme amidst the AFCON excitement.
In response to the video, Santos publicly apologized for his spontaneous actions, clarifying that he merely asked for the woman’s number amidst the celebratory atmosphere and insisting that he did not persist after her refusal.
He expressed surprise upon discovering the video’s viral status and acknowledged the error in judgment, apologizing to his wife, children, the woman, and her family for any distress caused.
Despite the unexpected attention, Cote D’Ivoire advanced to the quarterfinals against Mali after a thrilling victory over Senegal on penalties in a match that ended 1-1 after regulation and extra time.
