Canada midfielder Koné wey break im left leg for match against Qatar, don receive big honour before Canada vs Switzerland match for third round of World Cup.
On Wednesday, before ball roll for Canada versus Switzerland, Koné come out for field for wheelchair, and fans give am loud applause. Many supporters carry number 8 jersey to Vancouver stadium and show am.
Koné injury happen during Canada vs Qatar match. The tackle wey cause the break na from Qatar player Assim Madibo. But Madibo don visit Koné on Tuesday for Vancouver, to show respect and support.
Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar Minister of Sports and Youth, also join the visit. Canada football federation president too dey present for that meeting.
Koné na important player for Canada midfield. The injury mean say e no go fit play again for this World Cup. But fans dey appreciate am and show love for im dedication.
The applause for Vancouver stadium show say Koné get big heart. Even with serious injury, e come out to greet fans and support im teammates.
