An Ivorian man, identified as Anselme Santos, has apologized to his wife and children for asking a Senegalese lady for her phone number during a live match.
The picture of Mr Santos and the unnamed Senegalese lady went viral on January 29, after the Round of 16 match between the defending champion Senegal and host nation Ivory Coast at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Ivory Coast proceeded to win the game on post-match penalties after the game drew 1-1.
The pictures and videos swiftly became an instant meme after the match.
Anselme has now apologized for his reckless attempt at bagging a Senegalese girl when he has an Ivorian queen at home.
He appeared with his wife on a popular Ivorian programme, Sly de Sly Show on Wednesday, January 31, before a live audience and apologized.
Anselme acknowledged the lapse in judgment in trying to woo the lady. He further expressed remorse for any distress caused to his wife and children.
Mr Santos added that he told the Senegalese lady to give him her number, but she declined, stating that he didn’t insist.
“I asked her for her number; it was euphoric; we were talking before and during the match. I apologize to the lady in the video. In the euphoria, I told her, ‘Give me your number’. It wasn’t mean, but she didn’t want to. So I didn’t insist. I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the lady, my wife, and my children,” Anselme said.
