Brazilian football star Vinicius Junior has uncovered his ancestral roots linked to the Tikar people in Cameroon through a DNA test.
This discovery was announced during a ceremony organized by the Brazilian Football Confederation CBF on November 19, 2024, just before a crucial World Cup qualifier against Uruguay.
The results of the test revealed that both his paternal and maternal ancestors hail from the Tikar tribe, a prominent ethnic group in the northwestern region of Cameroon.
This revelation not only enriches Viniciuss personal narrative but also highlights the cultural tapestry that underpins Brazilian football.
The CBFs initiative, known as Roots of Gold, is designed to reconnect players with their African heritage while celebrating the contributions of Afro-Brazilians to the beautiful game and society at large.
