On Tuesday, midfielder Paul Pogba was greeted like a hero. Conakry was the destination for the French player. His first words, on the first day of his visit, were words of encouragement for Guinea, his parents’ homeland: “All we desire is peace, respect, and progress. We also want Africa to progress in the same way that Europe has because we have the same wealth, as well as a lot of love and joy. That is why we want to move forward as well. As a result, peace, peace, peace is required.”
The footballer was greeted by large crowds, with some waving posters of Pogba and his mother. If the footballer arrived in the capital, some people traveled via Guinea’s south to catch a sight of Paul Pogba.
“Pela is the birth village of Paul Pogba’s father, thus it is the village of Paul Pogba and his ancestors, according to Cécé Pela Haba, the mayor of Pela’s rural town. That is why we embarked on this journey. Pela’s population is here with the folk groups, and we are the ones that brought all of these folks here to see their kid. Because in order to be proud of your son when he becomes a global celebrity, you must be present, which is why we are here. I’m here as a member of the local government to convey my delight.”
Pogba is expected to play in a charity match for Guinea and meet with government officials and sports organisations during his stay. The 2018 French World Cup winner is poised to leave Manchester United at the end of his contract, with some suggesting he could join Juventus in Italy.
