7 footballing duos you did not know were related

By Rebant Malhotra

Modified Jan 05, 2017 17:45 GMT

Alex Iwobi and Jay Jay Okocha — Iwobi’s uncle Okocha will surely be proud of him (Image courtesy: Pulse)

#7 Yannick Bolasie and Lomana LuaLua - Cousins

Yannick Bolasie and Lomana LuaLua — LuaLua and Bolasie have both had a tough journey in the world of football (Image Courtesy: footballslide)

LuaLua and Bolasie have both had a tough journey in the world of football as they come from the nation of Congo which has been a region of much strife, conflict and poverty. Of the two, Bolasie is certainly the more famous one and recently moved to Everton after some impressive performances in the Crystal Palace jersey.

The player has also had most of his career in England. On the contrary, LuaLua has been a part of clubs in Qatar, England, Greece and Turkey all through his life. LuaLua also has a brother who currently plays for Championship club Bright and Hove Albion.

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