Nigeria, Feb. 1 -- An Ivorian man identified as Anselme Santos has apologised to his wife and children for asking a Senegalese lady for her phone number during a live match.

The picture of Mr Santos and the unnamed Senegalese lady went viral on 29 January after the Round 16 match between the defending champion Senegal and host nation Ivory Coast at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The pictures and videos swiftly became an instant meme after the match.

He apologised when he appeared with his wife on Wednesday before a live audience on a popular Ivorian programme, Sly de Sly Show.

According to Actu Foot on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Santos acknowledged the lapse in judgment in trying to woo the lady.

He expressed remorse for a...