Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi now an Australian citizen

A month after the refugee footballer was freed from Bahrain's extradition charges, Hakeem Al-Araibi can now call Australia home.

Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi receives his Australian citizenship at a ceremony in Federation Square, Melbourne.

Refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi receives his Australian citizenship at a ceremony in Federation Square, Melbourne. Source: AAP/David Crosling

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