Jeremy Doku Becomes a Father, Flies to London for Birth of His Son Praise

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Jeremy Doku Becomes a Father, Flies to London for Birth of His Son Praise

Doku flew to London after receiving word that the birth was imminent today. He and wife Shireen welcomed their son Praise, with the Belgian Football Association confirming mother, father and son are all doing well. Doku is expected to rejoin the squad in Seattle on Tuesday ahead of Belgium's final group game vs New Zealand.

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