Qatar 2022: 10 Afro dance moves we hope to see during goal celebrations
Goal celebrations are cool, whether it's a signature celebration or a simple knee slide after finding the back of the net. But once in a while, a player or a team pulls out a popular dance move on the pitch that makes for a memorable spectacle.
Here are 10 popular 'Tiktok' dance moves from the African continent that World Cup fans are likely (hopefully) to witness during one of the goal celebrations.
How many dance moves can you spot in the video below?
It worth mentioning that most of these moves have their origin in West African countries like Nigeria, which will not be participating in the games this time. Ghana will be representing, Cameroon, Morocco, Tunisia and African champions Senegal.
With a growing number of people across the planet adopting dance moves partnered with Afrobeats, you don't need the beat to drop into any of these moves. At the world's biggest single-sport event like the World Cup under the theme "Light up the Sky," we sure hope to see memorable moments, and fan favourite dance moves present on the pitch or not.
1. Butterfly Leg work
Also known as the "happy feet" dance. It wouldn't come as a surprise from all the dribbling and leg movement involved in the sport.
2. Azonto
The Ghanaian team has been spotted pulling this move in goal celebration since the 'Azonto' dance became famous in 2011.
3. Chocobodi
4. Gweta
5. Gwara Gwara
This move was popularised by Childish Gambino and Rihanna.
6. Idibala
Also known as "Malwede" one of the most popular challenges that took the world by storm a few years ago.
7. Jerusalema
8. Kpakujemu
9. Leg work
10. The 'chase' dance
Until musician Ruger of the "Girlfriend" song hit gives this dance a name, it is forever etched in the dance moves hall of fame.
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