Belgium international and Manchester City winger Jérémy Baffour Doku has officially received his first Ghanaian passport, affirming his personal and emotional connection to his country of origin.
This symbolic gesture, facilitated by Ghana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, marks a significant chapter in Doku's journey of dual identity and cultural reconnection.
The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who took to Facebook on Monday to share the news. "Jérémy Baffour Doku receives a Ghanaian passport for the first time. "This was the wish of Jérémy and his family when they called on me last week - glad we successfully delivered chip-embedded passports today," the Minister wrote.
He added that as a dual citizen, Doku is legally entitled to a Ghanaian passport, and emphasized the personal significance of the moment for the 22-year-old. "This significant development confirms Jérémy Baffour Doku's commitment to fully reconnect with Ghana despite playing for Belgium.
