A video of Borussia Dortmund players welcoming back Sebastien Haller from AFCON has gone viral, pulling on the heartstrings of many fans around the world.
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What's the story?
Ivorian striker Sébastien Haller received a truly memorable welcome back to Borussia Dortmund's training base after helping his country win their third Africa Cup of Nations crown.
In a video that's already gone viral on social media, the players waited for Haller in the entrance hall, holding Côte d'Ivoire flags and went marbles when Haller entered the room.
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Let's take a closer look at how it all went down...
Haller's unreal Dortmund welcome
Borussia Dortmund striker Sébastien Haller has returned to the club after a successful Africa Cup of Nations campaign that saw him make a late but important impact on the Elephants' journey to the title.
Haller bagged the winner in the semi-final against the Democratic Republic of Congo and repeated his heroics in the final against Nigeria, scoring in the 81st-minute.
Sebastien Haller received a celebratory welcome back from his Dortmund teammates, as he returned to training ahead of their Bundesliga clash against Wolfsburg on Sunday.
His enthusiastic teammates were there to celebrate with him on Thursday morning, showering him in orange, white and green confetti to represent the colours of the Ivory Coast flag.
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Watch below:
Der Moment der Rückkehr! ?? pic.twitter.com/kIHhyUEEi6
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) February 15, 2024
The 29-year-old's late efforts at AFCON marked an incredible turnaround, as he was undergoing testicular cancer treatment only 18 months ago.
Haller wasn't the only AFCON winner to receive a jubilant welcome from their club upon returning to training. Stade Reims striker Oumar Diakité was welcomed by his teammates and the club's staff with a party.
Take a look:
Oumar Diakité is given a proper champions' welcome upon arrival at his club. ????????#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/0XfF5R2QXb
— CAF (@CAF_Online) February 15, 2024
Franck Kessie, who scored the equaliser against the Super Eagles in the final, appears to still be in the Ivory Coast and was celebrated by droves of fans outside his family home:
Ivorian fans visit Franck Kessie at his home to congratulate him on winning the AFCON in Cote d'Ivoire. pic.twitter.com/kemt0sCWfm
— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) February 15, 2024
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Scroll through the gallery to see Dortmund's celebrations for Haller:
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