Marcus Rashford: Nigerian Chap Leaves Fans Confused With Uncanny Resemblance to Man United Ace

Marcus Rashford: Nigerian Chap Leaves Fans Confused With Uncanny Resemblance to Man United Ace

Elijah Odetokun
updated at November 15, 2023 at 10:47 AM
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  • Marcus Rashford is struggling for Manchester United this season
  • The English winger signed a new bumper contract months ago
  • A Nigerian fan is going viral for his resemblance to Rashford

Marcus Rashford has a Nigerian fan who vividly resembles the Manchester United star and does his best impression of the English winger.

Rashford was in hot form for Manchester United last season and helped the club end its six-year trophy drought, scoring in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

He is yet to hit the ground running this season and has only a goal in all competitions, the only Man Utd forward to have a league goal this season, with others drawing blanks.

Marcus Rashford, Manchester United, Luton Town, Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford walks off the pitch after Manchester United's win over Luton Town. Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt.
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Per United's official statement, he signed a new bumper contract in July, which could keep him at the club till 2028 and make him one of the team's highest-paid players.

Nigerian fan’s resemblance to Rashford

A Nigerian fan named Naija Rashford on Instagram shares an uncanny resemblance to the Wythenshawe-born United academy graduate.

As seen in a video he shared and recirculated on social media, he wore United's 2022/23 all-white away kit and did Rashford's usual move when walking off the pitch.

The two have not met or interacted publicly despite the 20-year-old tagging the footballer on his posts.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.