Bayern star's emotional goal: The meaning of the Jackson gesture

It was a moment that went under the skin. Nicolas Jackson scored his first Bundesliga goal for FC Bayern against Bayer Leverkusen – and dedicated it to a close friend who had died 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 BILD reports. In his home country of Senegal, he was better known as “Fokzo.”

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“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 an emotional statement: “He passed away on the evening of Monday, October 27, 2025, in Thiès, as a result of an illness. The deceased, an emblematic and passionate figure of 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 mere joy – it was a silent farewell, a final tribute.

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