Manchester City Fan Account Hails Jeremy Doku's Meeting With Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

Manchester City Fan Account Hails Jeremy Doku's Meeting With Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II

  • Jeremy Doku’s memorable encounter and royal blessing from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has sparked huge admiration online
  • The Belgian winger with Ghanaian roots has started the 2025/26 season with 3 goals and 3 assists for Pep Guardiola’s side
  • A leading Man City fan account joked that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s blessing could be the secret behind Doku’s dazzling form

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Manchester City star Jeremy Doku has become the subject of admiration for his dazzling performances on the pitch and cultural connection off it this season.

This is after a top Manchester City fan account on X highlighted the Belgian winger’s memorable encounter with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, during his offseason visit to Ghana.

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Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku receives royal blessings from the Asantehene Otumfou Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace before the start of the 2025/26 Premier League. Image credit: OpemsourRadio
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Doku’s courtesy call to Manhyia Palace

During the summer break, Jeremy Doku, who has Ghanaian roots despite representing Belgium internationally, traveled to Ghana to spend part of his holidays.

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While in Kumasi, he paid a courtesy call to the Manhyia Palace to meet the Asante King. In a show of respect and tradition, Doku was seen kneeling as he received blessings from the Asantehene.

The moment was captured and widely shared online, resonating deeply with Ghanaians and fans across the world. The gesture reflected Doku’s appreciation for his heritage while also symbolizing the connection between culture and sport, as noted by One Football.

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, revered as a symbol of tradition and leadership, offered his blessings to the young footballer, an act that many now see as having translated into his outstanding form at the start of the new Premoer League season.

Fans believe Otumfour's blessing is working

So far this season, Jeremy Doku has been one of Manchester City’s standout players. According to Transfermakrt, the 23-year-old winger has scored three goals and registered three assists, cementing his place as one of Pep Guardiola’s most exciting attacking options.

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Reacting to his impressive start, a top Manchester City fan account, City Chief, with more than 263,000 followers, made light-hearted remarks about Doku’s meeting with the Asantehene. Posting on X, the account wrote:

“Can we also get blessed by the King, @JeremyDoku? It’s working well for you so far.”

The post quickly drew attention from supporters, many of whom agreed that Doku’s form this season has been nothing short of electrifying.

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Manchester City star Jeremy Doku presents his replica jersey to Otumfou Osei Tutu II during his recent visit to Mahyia Palace. Image credit: Opemsour
Source: Twitter

Some fans joked that the Asantehene’s blessing could be the secret weapon behind his dazzling start, further highlighting how the cultural encounter has left a lasting impression.

Check out some of the comments below.

@Oforicyprus commented:

''Someone should tag Todd boely to bring all the chelsea players to the kings palace for blessing na nno)ma nk) yie.''

@Hakeemsull said:

''His Royal Majesty, Ɔtekɔkɔɔso Ɔpemsoɔ Nana Osei Tutu II mounting and striking some great words on his grandson Doku during a kind visit to the Manhyia, Asanteman’s Palace at Kumasi by the Manchester City star boy. Fast forward, Doku’s performance has gone up.''

@KwadwoAdjei also reacted:

''If Kotoko boys kneel like Doku, maybe we go finally win league! Palace blessings dey drip, forget!''

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Jeremy Doku receives Ghanaian passport

In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh revealed that Manchester City star Jeremy Doku has officially obtained a Ghanaian passport, strengthening his bond with his heritage.

Doku and his family were pictured beaming with joy while holding their freshly issued chip-embedded passports.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Gariba Raubil (Sports Editor) Gariba Raubil is a skilled content writer and journalist with over 14 years of experience in sports journalism. He is a CAF and FIFA-accredited reporter and has been a member of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) since 2020. He has covered several international tournaments including two All Africa Games in 2015 and 2023. He also reported on the 2017 CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and the 2018 Women’s AFCON. Email: gariba.raubil@yen.com.gh