African leaders congratulate France on 2018 FIFA World Cup triumph

France were on Sunday (July 15) crowned World Champions 20 years after they won the accolade when the country hosted the tournament in 1998.

Five African presidents have so far extended messages of congratulations to the national team for winning the 2018 FIFA The World Cup staged in Russia.

The three-piece West Africa (Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali), one from Southern Africa (Botswana) and the other from Central Africa (Gabon ).

The leaders used their Twitter accounts to share their messages.

The Blues proved.

The Blues Proven. superior to their Croatian counterparts in the final game played at the Luzhniki stadium. At the end of the proceedings, France won four goals past Croatia, the best of the world.

Congratulations to France on winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup. So well deserved after playing some phenomenal football. It's been a really exciting tournament. #GoMasisi pic.twitter.com/FT8KQIufOU

– Mokgweetsi EK Masisi (@OfficialMasisi) July 15, 2018

What a great World Cup football final!
I sent a message of congratulations this Sunday evening to EmmanuelMacron after the brilliant victory of the #France facing the #Croatia # CM2018 . RK

- Roch MC KABORE ( rochkaborepf) July 15, 2018

Congratulations to the French team for this great victory!
My warm congratulations to these young talented have offered memorable moments during this World Cup. FFF

- Albadane Ouattara Official ( AOuattara_PRCI) July 15, 2018

Congratulations to the Equipedefrance brilliant winner of the # CoupeDuMonde2018 whose performances have thrilled the entire football world up to Africa & Gabon. Congratulations also to the team of Croatia for its panache & to Russia for its impeccable organization

- Ali Bongo Ondimba ( PresidentABO) July 15, 2018

"Congratulations to the PR ] EmmanuelMacron and to France for this beautiful victory at the # WorldCupFinal2018 . My congratulations also to PR Putin KremlinRussia_E and to Russia for the perfect organization of this important sporting event. Sport to bring us together. " #IBK

– Mali Presidence (@PresidenceMali) July 15, 2018