Jérémy Doku Receives Ghanaian Passport, Embraces Dual National Identity

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Jul 22, 2025

🇬🇭🇧🇪 Manchester City winger Jérémy Baffour Doku has officially received his Ghanaian passport for the first time, solidifying his status as a dual national.

The 22-year-old, born in Antwerp to Ghanaian parents, has long expressed pride in his heritage, and this recent step highlights his desire to remain closely connected to his Ghanaian roots. Despite opting to represent Belgium at international level—where he has already earned over 20 caps and featured at both UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup—Doku’s decision to obtain his Ghanaian passport signals a strong personal and cultural bond with the West African nation.

Receiving the Ghanaian passport not only grants him formal recognition of his ancestry but also makes future travel and engagement with Ghana easier, whether for family visits, philanthropic work, or potential off-field ventures in the country.

Since joining Manchester City from French side Rennes in 2023, Doku has become known for his electric pace, dribbling flair and creativity on the wing. His dual identity as both Belgian and Ghanaian continues to inspire young footballers in Europe and Africa alike, showing that one can embrace multiple cultures with pride and purpose.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

Presently, I am a Senior Writer at SportsNetGhana.com, a role in which I produce well-researched features, match reports, athlete profiles and analytical pieces. My work consistently highlights emerging talents, captures key sporting developments and contributes to shaping informed sports discourse in Ghana.

Over the course of my career, I have covered numerous major sporting events both locally and internationally. Among these, the highlight remains my coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, a significant milestone that strengthened my expertise in global football reporting and enhanced my understanding of international sports dynamics.

I am widely recognised for my clarity of analysis, engaging commentary style and strong command of both local and global football trends. Beyond the newsroom, I participate in community initiatives aimed at developing young sports journalists and promoting youth engagement in sports.

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