Football fans and athletics enthusiasts alike were left in awe when Nigerian 800m record holder Edose Ibadin shared a picture of himself after an impressive performance at the Music City Track Carnival in Nashville.
Clocking in at just 1:45.49, his fastest time in three years, Ibadin finished third in the race.
The buzz surrounding Ibadin’s performance only grew when Nigerian athletics website Making of Champions shared his competition result.
Many fans were quick to point out his uncanny resemblance to Olympic Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, a former Arsenal player. Fans of both his club and country, France, joined in on the conversation, creating a flurry of funny tweets.
It’s no surprise that Ibadin’s Under Armour sponsorship solidifies his status as a professional athlete based in the USA. One thing is for sure, his performance and likeness to a football star have left fans excited and talking about this up-and-coming talent.
