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Ighalo, Ayew and African players celebrate Father's Day

The continent's stars joined the rest of the world in celebrating their fathers and themselves

Al Shabab striker Odion Ighalo, Ghana captain Andre Ayew, and Everton loanee Yannick Bolasie are among the African stars who celebrated Father's Day on Sunday.

The annual celebration, which is always observed on the third Sunday in June, appreciates the roles of fathers and father figures in the world.

Some of the African players celebrated themselves with pictures of their families and their kids, while others shared photos of their fathers with prayers and good wishes.

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