Cody Gakpo in Togo: Liverpool star remembers African roots

Liverpool star Cody Gakpo made a heartfelt visit to his parents' homeland in West Africa.

The streets buzzed with excitement as the Dutch professional footballer was greeted with a warm and vibrant welcome in Togo.

This comes after Gakpo played a rucial role to help Liverpool win the Premier League last season.

Gakpo, who plays for the Netherlands internationally, is eligible to represent Togo due to his heritage, which also includes roots in Ghana.

His visit was a moment of connection with his ancestral ties, welcomes with traditional dances and attire.

The air was filled with the rhythms of drums as community members expressed their pride and joy.

The Ewe people, prominent in Togo, celebrated his arrival with dances that define their culture.

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This was not Gakpo's first visit to Togo for humanitarian work, reflecting his ongoing commitment to giving back to the community.

The footage captured him engaging with locals, holding the Togolese flag for his welcome ceremony.

During his stay, Gakpo also experienced the local cuisine, notably eating a Togolese delicacy in a viral video.