Vinicius Jr is Cameroonian! Real Madrid Star Forward Receives Certificate of Ancestry During Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier Following DNA Test Result

Brazilian striker Vinicius Jr.’s Tikar Ethnic Group from Cameroon ancestry was revealed following DNA test result and he was handed the certificate during the Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup qualifier match.

Vinicius Jr (Photo Credit: 'X'/BrasilFootball)

A DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) test revealed that Vinicius Jr. has ancestral roots in Cameroon. The test was conducted by CBF (Brazilian Football Federation) in partnership with AfricanAncestry.com with a focus on honouring the Afro-Brazilian community. After the test report confirmed that Vini Jr has a connection with the Tikar Ethnic Group from Cameroon, he was presented with a certificate during the Brazil vs Uruguay FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifier. Brazil 1–1 Uruguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 CONMEBOL Qualifiers: Gerson Santos Scores From out of the Box To Help Selecao Canarinho Hold La Celeste.

Vinicius Jr Receives Certificate of Ancestry 

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Vinicius Jr Receives Certificate of Ancestry (Photo Credit: Instagram/CFB)

Vinicius Jr' Certificate 

Vinicius Jr Receives Certificate of Ancestry (Photo Credit: Instagram/CFB)

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