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Vinícius Júnior's Cameroonian heritage revealed

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Vinícius Júnior's Cameroonian heritage revealed

Brazilian national team forward Vinícius Júnior has discovered his Cameroonian roots.

According to Idman.biz, the revelation came after a DNA test confirmed that his ancestors belonged to the Tikar tribe of Cameroon. The 24-year-old striker was officially presented with a certificate acknowledging his heritage. This discovery took place just before Brazil's World Cup 2026 qualifying match against Uruguay.

Vinícius Júnior also wore a special shirt adorned with both the Brazilian and Cameroonian flags to mark the occasion.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Idman.biz

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