Bayern star’s emotional goal: The meaning behind Jackson gesture | OneFootball

It was a moment that gave you goosebumps. Nicolas Jackson scored his first Bundesliga goal for FC Bayern against Bayer Leverkusen—and dedicated it to a close friend who had passed away just a few days earlier.

After his goal, the 24-year-old striker lifted his jersey to reveal an undershirt with the inscription “RIP, My Bro Fokzo”—a message to his late childhood friend Ibrahima Fokene Sané, as reported by BILD. In his homeland of Senegal, he was better known as “Fokzo.”

Jackson’s touching gesture for “Fokzo”

“Fokzo” was a well-known figure in Senegal. The passionate car enthusiast was president of the Sénégal Motors Club, an association for motorsport enthusiasts in the West African country.

The club shared in an emotional statement: “He passed away on the evening of Monday, October 27, 2025, in Thiès, following an illness. The deceased, an iconic and passionate figure in the Senegalese automotive scene, dedicated his life to promoting automotive culture and developing the Sénégal Motors Club.”

For Jackson, who comes from the same region, the death of his friend was a heavy blow. His goal celebration against Leverkusen was therefore more than just joy—it was a silent farewell, a final tribute.

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