Akpororo: Nigerian Comedian and Vinicius Lookalike Plays for Local Team He Owns, Photos

• Nigerian comedian Akpororo has featured in lower league football
• The funnyman captained Roro FC to a 1-1 draw against Krane FC
• The Vinicius Junior 'lookalike' is the owner of the Nigerian team

Nigerian comedian, Bowoto Jephthah Oluwatiseyifumi Tanimola - popularly known as Akporo - was spotted playing for his locally-owned team in the lower division league.

The funnyman shares a 'striking' resemblance with Brazil international and Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior.

Akpororo has now ventured into the same trade as his apparent doppelganger but it's a little different from the Brazilian as the comedian owned the club he plays for.

According to a report by The News Chronicle, Akpororo captained his team, Roro FC to a 1-1 draw against Krane FC in the Nigerian third division (NLO).

Akpororo is the owner of the third-tier team and decided to feature for his side in the NLO Cup.

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Roro FC scored the first goal of the game after 25 minutes of play, through Awhana Silas courtesy of a wonderful build-up play from the comedian.

Akpororo's side failed to hold on to the lead as they conceded in the 65th minute to end the game in a stalemate.

Fans react to Akporo's NLO appearance

The news about the comedian representing his locally owned team stirred a lot of reactions on social media.

@bonexzy said:

"Just when I thought Vini was injured but he's in a Nigerian league 😅"

@disiyke said:

"This is another flex, buy yourself a football team so you can become a professional footballer."

@kanbi_dayo said:

"Lol, funny thing is this egbon na very good striker, played against him once before in a friendly match, dude legit scored two screamers, but this is a reach, strength no fit dey again"

@KaboPrince4 said:

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"If all the celebrities in Nigeria can start owning a club the league will develop"

@Superior433 said:

"Akpororo get passion for football... Come Ajangbadi and Ilogbo to confirm"

@Chuddyk6 said:

"This guy suppose dey for this Super Eagles squad"

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