Rishi Sunak: Southampton Fan With Kenyan Roots Expected to Become British Prime Minister

• Southampton fan Rishi Sunak is set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
• Sunak has claimed several times he is a Saints fan and said one of his prized possessions is a signed season ticket from his father for his 18th birthday
• If his bid is successful, Sunak will replace Liz Truss who resigned after 45 days in office, making her the shortest-serving Prime Minister in UK's history

Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain's Prime Minister following Liz Truss's resignation after just 45 days in office.

Sunak has claimed previously that he supports Premier League side Southampton. The 42-year-old was born in Southampton and he's of Indian descent, while his father was born in Kenya.

The politician's support for Southampton is well-known, and he has even claimed Saints legend Matt Le Tissier is his favourite player.

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The Mirror reports that Sunak was given a season ticket by his father, Yashvir on his 18th birthday. He claimed the card was signed by the whole squad and it became 'one of his most prized possessions'.

His credibility as a Southampton fan came under intense scrutiny however, as he made a gaffe about Saint's next fixture. Southampton were set to play Leicester City in their next match, but he instead said Manchester United.

"I'm going to be unpopular for saying it here, starting by beating [Manchester] United this weekend.”

Sunak's biography Going For Broke: The Rise of Rishi Sunak, by Michael Ashcroft, claimed that his support for Southampton is unwavering.

“Southampton would always be home, and this would always be his team.”

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He once tweeted a photo when Southampton was on top of the table.

Sunak was born in Southampton in 1980. His father was born and raised in Kenya while it was still a British colony. Sunak's family migrated to the United Kingdom in the 1960s, according to the Standard.

Southampton hold Arsenal to draw

Sports Brief earlier reported on Southampton holding league leaders Arsenal to a 1-1 draw, ending the Gunners winning streak.

Ralph Hasenhüttl's side were outplayed in the first half, but rallied for an impressive second-half showing and fully deserved a point.

However, Southampton is still 15th in the league, three points off the relegation zone.