The 28-year-old midfielder reportedly made the change of name following his marriage to Moroccan Sara Bella. The Ghanain midfielder will still be referred to as Partey due to his documentation. The name of his shirt will also be Partey despite the recent name change. Pulse NigeriaAfter tying the knot with Bella, Partey has further devoted himself further to Islam by now taking on the name Yakubu. The recent development about Partey comes after he was given a chieftaincy title in his hometown of Odumase Krobo, Ghana.

Source: The Star June 09, 2022 10:23 UTC