Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has called on Vinicius Junior, currently representing Brazil, to play for the Cameroon national team.
Recently, the Brazilian discovered his Cameroonian roots. After taking a DNA test, it was revealed that his ancestors lived in what is now Cameroon.
Francis Ngannou on Instagram
I have my VINÍCIUS JR. jerseys for the Cameroon national team ready. Brother @vinijr, we’re impatiently waiting for you at home. World Cup 2026, here we come!
Ngannou last fought against Renan Ferreira in October this year at the PFL Super Fights tournament. In this bout, which was stopped in the first round, Francis won by knockout and claimed the special PFL Superfight belt. He now holds a professional MMA record of 18 wins and three losses.
