Saviola and Giovanni lead the Barça Legends in Kinsasha

11/12/2023 at 8:35 p.m.

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The Argentine and the Brazilian sign a double each to add a victory against the Congo Legends

Chapi Ferrer’s men have already visited the Congo, Mozambique, Morocco and Zambia

The Barça Legends have lived up to the expectations of their visit to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they have played against a team of local legends. The team led by Chapi Ferrer returns home with the victory thanks to the doubles of Saviola and Giovanni (1-4).

It didn’t take long for the Barça team to demonstrate their level, with a partnership between Giuly and Saviola that culminated in the Argentinian’s first goal. And his double fell a few minutes later, Now taking advantage of a pass from Gabri and, after cutting back in the area, surpassing the local goalkeeper, who had previously denied Giovanni the goal.

But the Brazilian He took over from Saviola, who assisted him in the third so that the Brazilian scored with a lob over the goalkeeper.. Giovanni also wanted his double and it came midway through the first half, with a long shot that ended up in the back of the net.

The locals also mark

Chapi Ferrer’s men wanted more, with some work from Jofre from the left side and a shot against Babangida’s post. The Congolese team also wanted their goal in front of a dedicated crowd, and although Guzmán had a couple of interventions to keep the goal at 0, he could not prevent the African honor from scoring. Barça had the upper hand with a foul by Giovanni that crashed into the woodwork, but the scoreboard did not move any further.

In the end, all those attending the headquarters of the Congolese national team were able to enjoy a great afternoon of football and with some Barça Legends who, after visiting Mozambique, Morocco and Zambia, continue to bring Barcelona fans to the entire African continent.

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