Social Media Reacts to Thomas Partey’s New Name ‘Yakubu’ After Marrying Muslim Sweetheart

• Deputy Black Stars captain Thomas Partey has confirmed he has changed his name to Yakubu after converting to Islam following his recent marriage to Moroccan partner, Sara Bella
• Despite adopting his new Islamic name, the 28-year-old midfielder will still be referred to as Partey and will keep Thomas as the name on the back of his shirt
• Thomas Partey is currently in Ghana for the holidays and was recently enstooled chief in his hometown, Manya Krobo

Ghanaian football fans have voiced mixed emotions following Thomas Partey's confirmation of adopting a new name after converting to Islam.

The Arsenal midfield linchpin revealed he adopted the name 'Yakubu' following his switch of religions.

Partey, who missed Ghana's recent qualifiers due to an injury he sustained in April, further disclosed his Moroccan heartthrob, Sara Bella, influenced his switch from Christianity to Islam.

He was recently installed as the Development Chief in his hometown, Manya Krobo, in the Eastern region with the stool name 'Mahefalor', which means defender of the Krobo land.

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Partey's confirmation of a name change has sparked a reaction from football-loving fans and the wider Ghanaian populace.

Below are some comments which flooded in following news of Partey's new Islamic name:

Partey reveals his new name following his conversion to Islam

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is now referred to as Yakubu after confirming he has changed his name following his marriage to Moroccan girlfriend, Sara Bella.

The 28-year-old converted to Islam in March following his relationship with his girlfriend, and although he still remains Partey, he adopted the Muslim name Yakubu.

In a chat with Ghanaian journalist Nana Aba Anamoah, the Arsenal number 5, stated he is a Muslim and is now called Yakubu.

Arsenal ace Thomas Partey converts to Islam

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has reportedly converted to Islam after months of studying the religion at his base in England.

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The 28-year-old is yet to confirm his switch in religions, but reports widespread on social media have stated he is now a Muslim.

In a photo posted on Twitter, spotted by Sports Brief, the deputy Black Stars captain is seen with an Iman as he gladly accepts the religion.