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Former Arsenal and Man City striker Emmanuel Adebayor takes custody of his late brother's son... and names him Junior Emmanuel Adebayor

Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has taken custody of his late brother's son - and named him Junior Emmanuel Adebayor.

The 33-year-old, who currently plays for Turkish league leaders Istanbul Basaksehir, made the announcement on his Instagram account, where they are pictured eating together.

Adebayor lost his elder brother Peter in July 2013, leaving the youngster behind.

Emmanuel Adebayor pictured with his late brother's son Junior, whom he has adopted
Emmanuel Adebayor pictured with his late brother's son Junior, whom he has adopted
The former Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham striker lost his brother back in 2013
The former Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham striker lost his brother back in 2013

But the Togo international, who already has a seven-year-old daughter called Kendra, will be taking care of Junior from now on.