Manchester City and Belgium winger Jérémy Doku received an emotional welcome home from his wife after Belgium’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as unverified claims about the couple’s marriage continued to circulate online.
Popular Nigerian sports photojournalist and content creator Pooja shared photographs showing Doku being welcomed home with an elaborate surprise organised by his wife.
The homecoming display featured beige, cream, taupe and gold balloon arrangements surrounding two large arched panels.
One panel carried the message: “Welcome home papa. We missed you.”
The second panel displayed Jeremiah 29:11, which reads: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
A line-art illustration beneath the Bible verse showed a father carrying his baby while wearing a football shirt bearing “Papa” and the number 11, reinforcing the family-centred theme of the surprise.
