Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has discovered his ancestral roots in Cameroon through a DNA test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in partnership with AfricanAncestry.com.
The test revealed that Vinicius Jr’s ancestry is linked to the Tikar tribe in Cameroon.
This discovery was part of the CBF’s “Roots of Gold” campaign, which aims to celebrate the pride and history of the Afro-Brazilian community, particularly in football.
Vinicius Jr received a certificate confirming his Cameroonian heritage during a ceremony at Fonte Nova, just before Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
In honor of his newfound roots, he wore a special jersey featuring the flags of Brazil and Cameroon during the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
Vinicius Jr expressed his excitement about the discovery, stating that it was a special moment for him and his family, and emphasized the importance of knowing one’s origins and history.