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Amadou Onana speaks Wolof after Nicolas Jackson’s brace

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Belgian midfielder of Senegalese origin Amadou Onana prompted many reactions after a clip showed him speaking Wolof following Nicolas Jackson’s brace against Manchester City. Born and raised in Senegal, the player speaks the language fluently, Senenews reports.

Amadou Onana, a Belgian midfielder of Senegalese origin playing for Aston Villa, attracted the attention of internet users by speaking Wolof after Nicolas Jackson’s brace against Manchester City. A video shared on social media prompted many reactions, Senenews reports.

Born and raised in Senegal, Amadou Onana is fluent in this local language, which was widely discussed after the match. Some internet users even said he spoke Wolof better than Nicolas Jackson, according to Senenews.

The clip came after Nicolas Jackson’s brace against Manchester City. The Senegalese striker had already recounted Ibrahim Mbaye’s assist on 24 October, according to Senenews.

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