Reactions as Nigerian athlete finds his look-alike in footballer Alexandre Lacazette

Edose Ibadin and Alexandre Lacazette

Reactions as Nigerian athlete finds his look-alike in footballer Alexandre Lacazette

Funmilayo Fameso 23:28 - 04.06.2023

Edose Ibadin got football fans talking based on his resemblance with Olympic Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Nigerian record holder in the 800m Edose Ibadin, has gotten several online reactions and views as he's said to look like Olympic Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Ibadin garnered several reactions after his picture was posted online for his performance during the weekend at the Music City Track Carnival in Nashville, where he clocked an impressive 1:45.49 - his fastest time in three years with 1:45.49 (SB) to finish third.

Meet Edose Ibadin, Alexandre Lacazette's look-alike
Edose Ibadin

Ghana's Alex Amankwah won the race in 1:45.12, while Brandon Miller was second in 1:45.30.

Nigerian athletics website Making of Champions posted Ibadin's competition result, which led to many believing he is a perfect physical representation of Lacazette.

Edose Ibadin after his race in Nashville

With Ibadin's picture appearing online, football fans are amazed at his resemblance with Lacazette - a former Arsenal striker. His club and country (France) fans have also reacted, creating so many funny tweets.

Alexandre Lacazette garners several online reactions for looking like Nigerian athlete
Alexandre Lacazette plays for Olympic Lyon

Ibadin is a professional signed athlete with Under Armour and is based in the USA.

Here are some of the reactions below

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