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The only goal scorer in the match between Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea (1-0), Max Alan Gradel received in his own way the memory of his father, who passed away a little more than a week ago.
His hidden tears and the fraternal hugs of his teammates reflect all the emotion after this amazing goal by Max Alan Gradel against Equatorial Guinea. The Ivorian striker scored the best goal since the start of the tournament, but his biggest pride is undoubtedly the fact that he paid tribute to his late father as he prepared for the African Cup of Nations.
« It was a special moment for meThe former Toulouse player (France) confirmed after the match. I am happy to dedicate this goal to my parents and all the Ivorians who have supported me. This is life, there is nothing we can do about it. We must keep moving forward and not give up. That’s what my dad taught me, and that’s what I’m trying to do. »
« His father accompanied him… »
An elephant captain, affected by his father’s disappearance, was careful not to abandon his teammates a few days before the soccer World Cup, even if it meant missing the father’s funeral. ” The player is great. He had already seen CAN in his heart, head, and mind. For him, his father is present and accompanies himOn the eve of the match against Equatorial Guinea, he had entrusted his coach, Patrice Baumel. It is not an easy test, but he quickly cleared him and promised to do everything he had. ».
In any case, Max Alain Gradel can always tell himself that Equatorial Guinea brings him luck; He has already started his “career” as the bearer of elephants during the quarter-finals of Equatorial Guinea and Ivory Coast of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (3-0), winning the African Cup in 2015 on the soil of his opponents. day. Is it a sign of fate?
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