Funeral of General François Kouyami: The Association of Former Handball Players 76/80 in Paris

In a communion of spirit, the Association of former Generation handball players 1976/1980 performed a memorable act. She sent a delegation of two people led by Dah Constant Samson and Ms. Annick Zadji Fall to present in person the condolences of the Association to the family of the illustrious François Kouyami who died on 17 October 2024 at the age of 82 years.

The Great Sportsman at heart, General François Kouyami was buried 7 November 2024 in the Parisian suburb of Osny in France. This after a body present mass which was said in the Saint Pierre church.
But before the burial ceremony, the Association of former Generation handball players 1976/1980 was with the family of the deceased. Such a strong and very comforting gesture well appreciated by the children of the deceased.

As a reminder

Grand officer, the General did his military training in Bembèrèkè then in France. He was the very first Beninese soldier trained as a warlord. Which earned him absolute respect in Benin if not that his name often thrills in the political-military sphere.. On the evening of the coup d'etat of 26 October 72, this great admirer of Colonel Alley, is appointed Director of National Security.

In 1975, solicited by General Kérékou that he devote him a real admiration, he was appointed minister of the civil service then 6 month later, that of youth, popular culture and sports. A more than meteoric rise for the second youngest minister in the then revolutionary government. This passage allowed me to promote youth, he lets go. He does not mention any, Mansourou Arèmou, current president of the African handball confederation, Julien Minavoa president of the Beninese National Olympic and Sports Committee but also the female gender

Damien TOLOMISSI