Fofana: Ivorian Star & Ex Ronaldo Mate Hits Viral AFCON Dance After Joining New Saudi Side, Video

• Seko Fofana performed the viral AFCON dance at his new club
• He joins Al Ettifaq on loan from Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr
• Fofana played an integral role as Ivory Coast won the AFCON

Seko Fofana has finally linked up with his new teammates at Al Ettifaq after his triumphant campaign with the Ivory Coast national team at the 2023 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

Fofana, who completed a loan move from Al-Nassr to Al Ettifaq until the end of the season during the January transfer window, joined his new side belatedly due to his national team commitments.

Following the conclusion of the continental championship held in his home nation, the former RC Lens captain has now joined Ettifaq, where he will be coached by legendary Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard.

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He was an integral member of the Ivorian side that clawed from near elimination at the AFCON to winning the ultimate in melodramatic fashion.

The 28-year-old played all seven games en route to the title while chipping in a goal and an assist, per Transfermarkt.

Fofana performs viral AFCON dance

A video circulating on social media, seen by Sports Brief, captured the heartwarming welcome Fofana received from his new colleagues.

He was greeted with a guard of honour formed by his teammates amid enthusiastic cheers and applause.

During his introduction, Fofana added a touch of flair by showcasing the viral AFCON dance, which was popularised during the month-long tournament.

His rendition involved clapping his hands towards the sky before executing a leg lift, demonstrating his mastery of the infectious dance move that swept across the AFCON.

Here is the video:

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Expected to infuse his rich European experience and recent success with the Ivorian national team into the Ettifaq midfield, Fofana will be a valuable addition to the team, especially following the departure of Jordan Henderson to Ajax Amsterdam during the January transfer window.

His debut for Ettifaq is slated for February 26, where they will face Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Hilal in what promises to be an exciting encounter, as cited by Sofascore.

Fofana salutes sacked Ivory Coast boss

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Seko Fofana acknowledged the role played by Jean-Louis Gasset as Ivory Coast reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Gasset was sacked after the first round following a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in the final game of Group A.

Ahead of the AFCON final against Nigeria, Fofona took the opportunity to express gratitude to the French coach, insisting he played a role in their run at the tournament.