AFCON 2023: Cameroon Star Displays Secret Musical Skills at Team’s Hotel in Yamoussoukro, Video

AFCON 2023: Cameroon Star Displays Secret Musical Skills at Team’s Hotel in Yamoussoukro, Video

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at January 17, 2024 at 8:53 AM
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  • Faris Moumbagna took time to serenade with his skills on the piano
  • The 23-year-old is part of Cameroon's squad chasing a 6th AFCON crown
  • Moumbagna's debut at the 34th edition of the tournament ended in a draw

Abidjan- Côte d’Ivoire. Cameroon football star, Faris Moumbagna, delighted fans at the Hotel President in Yamoussoukro with his impeccable piano prowess.

The Bodø/Glimt striker, part of Rigobert Song's squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, showcased his hidden musical talents as the team relaxed after their opening game draw against Guinea.

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Faris Moumbagna showed off his piano skills in Cameroon's hotel lobby. Photos by MB Media/Getty Images and @AllezLesLions/Twitter.
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Moumbagna, earning his first two caps for the Indomitable Lions last November, made his AFCON debut at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium on Monday, January 15, against Syli National.

Despite coming on as a late substitute in the five-time African champions' pursuit of victory, his combined effort with Karl Toko Ekambi did not alter the outcome as Cameroon split points with Guinea in a pulsating 1-1 draw.

As Cameroon prepares for their second match against reigning African champions Senegal on January 19, the 23-year-old hopes for more playing time and possibly breaking his goal-scoring duck in the said game.

Ahead of the highly-anticipated clash, Faris revealed his secret musical gift to the world, captivating onlookers in the hotel lobby with a flawless piano performance, as seen in a video shared on social media.

Moumbagna to Marseille

Meanwhile, the forward may be on the verge of a club switch during the ongoing January transfer market, with French Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille reportedly expressing a strong interest in acquiring his services.

Foot Mercato reports that negotiations have been discreetly conducted by Marseille's management trio—Pablo Longoria, Mehdi Benatia, and Stephane Tessier.

The report further indicates that an agreement has been reached between Marseille and his current club, Bodø/Glimt, for an approximate amount of 8 million euros, with a four-and-a-half-year contract awaiting him.

The native of Yaoundé has contributed six goals and an assist in 12 matches for the Norwegian champions across the main Conference League competition and the qualifiers, as per Transfermarkt.

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Real Madrid star Tchouameni plays piano

In a related publication, Sports Brief previously highlighted Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni's piano performance, where he captivated everyone with a rendition of the timeless classic "Experience" by Ludovico Einaudi.

The 23-year-old French midfielder showcased his musical talents in a video shared by the Spanish paper Marca on its Facebook page.

Reactions have been intriguing, with many drawing comparisons to the memorable piano unveiling of Alexis Sanchez at Manchester United.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.