Refugee footballer now an Aussie citizen

Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi is now an Australian citizen after a ceremony in Melbourne.

Hakeem Al- Araibi (R) and Craig Foster (L)

Hakeem Al- Araibi (R) and Craig Foster (L) Source: Instagram/ fozzfootball

Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi has become an Australian citizen after a ceremony in Melbourne.

The Bahrain-born player took the oath at Melbourne's Federation Square on Tuesday.

Al-Araibi was detained in Thailand on his honeymoon and spent time in a Bangkok jail after his birth country pursued his extradition over vandalism allegations. He returned to Melbourne in February after Thailand dropped extradition proceedings against him.


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By May Rizk

Source: AAP



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