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@Gabs50Zakuani

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Ex D R Congo Captain, Host of @BBCMOTD Africa Top 10. Broadcaster,Commentator, Assistant D R Congo🇨🇩U/21.Husband,Father #TheWall #Twofootedlunge #StudsShowing

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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Seriously can’t thank you all enough! I’m relieved he’s been found in London. Seriously hope I never go through that again! once again, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart I’m so grateful
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Watching the mrs making valentines dinner reservations, she still hasn't realised I've got a game tonight
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
My 11 year old boy is missing and hasn’t been seen since he left school yesterday on his way to the bus stop, anyone with any kind of information please contact Surrey Police or Met Police. Please share. Really appreciate it
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Quick announcement. Thank you
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Gabriel Zakuani
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
@StoolFootball This kit is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 is this post meant to be a joke?
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Can I book an appointment @DripDoctors ? 🤔
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
I reached out to Marcus at a time of need.I’ve played with him, I’ve captained him, I understand him. The boy just wants to enjoy his football without constant judgement, he’s a human being first of all.I’m able to provide what he needs right now. Perfect fit for @SpaldingUnited
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Gabriel Zakuani
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Still remember letting Bouba stay at my house while his apartment was being refurbished,I went holiday & came back, he had his family photos all over the house, took me a week to build up the courage to kindly ask him get em down & let me have my own bedroom back 😅What a man 🙏🏾
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Mutual respect here, could have been a lot worse and I’m sure we’ll both be back sooner rather than later. Good to hear he’s also making progress 💪🏾 @BarnsleyFC @TheGillsFC
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
It seems that people wanna know the Steve Evans story 😂 I’ll tell it in detail word for word if the demand is there, let’s see the likes and retweets
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
I don't know the shelter situation but I've got 4 rooms available 6 miles from the fire so anyone in desperate need DM #grenfelltowers
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Gabriel Zakuani
8 years
Congrats to Tony Pulis on 1000 games, unbelievable achievement and my biggest mentor, just wish he stops with the kisses 😂 #scfc #wba #LAD
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
@talkSPORT have a day off and give your head a wobble 😴
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
Good luck to Posh for the rest of the season, always strange coming up against you. Gutted to lose against you, thought we had you at one point, regardless I love you guys till the day I die 🔵 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Becoming a manager at non league is such an eye opener, I didn’t know you had to qualify for the FA Cup 😅 I’m joking, but just the running around to recruit players and staff is a ball ache, feel lucky to have such a good team around me at Spalding supporting and backing me
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Imagine turning up at the wrong stadium 😂😂😂 supposed to be on commentary for @BBCCambsSport I forgot AFC Wimbledon had a new gaff #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
@piersmorgan @ManUtd Have a day off for once ffs
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Gabriel Zakuani
8 years
One of the moments of 2015 has gotta be when I got hit by that medical buggy at #afcon2015 😂😂
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
On this day in 2003 I made my football league debut for my boyhood club @leytonorientfc against Bournemouth. 500+ games later I’m still grateful for Martin Ling saying “Sign him up, he slides on concrete” Thank you O’s #lofc #baggyshirt #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
@talkSPORT Have a day off Crook ffs, where was you when Bruno shoved the Lino 🤔
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Gabriel Zakuani
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Josh Coburn is very good by the way. Proper bully at 19, should not be playing in League one, ridiculous potential 🤯
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Embarrassing from you to say the least, Yannick is my best friend in football & came to inspire my players, Maddison was in a dark place,I’ve got him smiling again, I even got Nile Ranger a move back to the league. Check my history about giving back to the community 👍🏾 #tulips 🌷
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Gabriel Zakuani
9 months
Been very quiet on here the past week, my little sister @admirazakuani sadly and unexpectedly passed away in the early hours last Friday at 27 years old. I do not wish the pain me and my family are currently suffering on anyone. Mentally challenging but thanking those that have
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Gabriel Zakuani
8 years
Who put this road man on Sky sports news? Clinton Morrison what a guy, real g 😂😂😂 #LAD #SuperSunday
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
Maybe because it’s not on this year? 🤔🤔
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6 years
@Gabs50Zakuani Scuse me Gabs. When you played for us you swanned off to to the Africa Cup of Nations for half a season. How come not now??!!
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 months
🗣️ 5 Nil on your big day out #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Just left Wetherspoons, thank you to all the fans for such an unbelievable reception in there, fuckin love The Posh now time to jump on commentary 5 pints deep hope I can get my words out. We better smash these today, come on the boys 🔵🔵 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
12 years
I want every single person 2 Retweet #PrayForMuamba that's my family & 1 of the most humble guys around, thoughts with his wife & son Joshua
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
I really hope Sammie hasn’t broken anything, horrendous challenge leading to the pen 🚑 🙏🏾 #pufc 🎣
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
4-0 up why the hell am i still sh*ttin it? 😂 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
In other news, why is it only clubs up north ringing down my phone? No demand for no nonsense Row Z Tony Pulis style clean sheets in the South or what? Come and get me 😂😂😂
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Wow what a feeling being back on the pitch! Thank you @Official_STFC fans for the welcome. I hope you saw signs of what’s to come. There’s a lot more to come and really looking forward to playing more games! Thanks for the support 🔴 #STFC #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Mixed emotions, medal in one hand and heartbroken for my @theposhofficial I feel with momentum we could have gone all the way this season, but really excited to see what next season brings, heads up guys 💙 💪🏿 would love to know who had the final say at EFL #twofootedlunge #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Just to confirm there is no hard feelings, I had a great time at Gills and genuinely no issue with Evans, that was just principles and everything I’ve said is 100% true, I am my own boss so I don’t need to watch what I tweet, hope you guys enjoyed 😂
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Proud day today! My country up to 28th in the FIFA World Rankings ahead of Holland! In 2010 we were 124th 😳 progression! #team243
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
We’re in the running, you never know
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Just wanted to say thank you to @TheGillsFC for a wonderful couple of years. It was an absolute pleasure putting on the shirt and leading you out to war 77 games 20 clean sheets. I’m fully fit now and i want to thank the medical and fitness team! Good luck 💪🏾💙 #Gills #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Now I’m a manager I realise what a nightmare player I was 😩 I literally moaned about everything, the pitch, gym sessions, warm up, the food you name it I had a go 😅 staff have enough on their plate this is not easy at all
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
@philntfc didn't think of that 🤔
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
My 4 days of managing Nile Ranger probably takes up half of my autobiography, wow what a task 😅 I didn’t want to say too much before the game but since he produced the goods we can laugh about it now. He messaged me at 11:30pm on Friday saying he couldn’t find his boots 😂 wow
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
I’m pleased to announce i have joined the back room staff of the National team 🇨🇩 and agreed in principal to become Assistant Manager of D R Congo Under 20´s. Looking forward to playing a role in shaping the future of our beautiful country. #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
Firstly I’d like to say I’m proud & honoured to be captain of the football club.I’m delighted to be committed for the next 2 years & I will be taking this position very seriously & do everything for the club to keep moving in the right direction,thank you for the messages #Gills
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Gabriel Zakuani
9 years
Watch the moment I got ran over, you couldn't make it up #team243 #afcon2015
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Want to wish myself The Great Wall of Congo a very Happy Birthday 🥳
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
RIP Papa Bouba Diop!! Feeling so numb right now. He took me under his massive wing at @FulhamFC nicest man in football. Africa’s lost a real legend. Devastated
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Happy Birthday to the legend Ricardo Fuller, the man who introduced me to Jerk Chicken 🍗 and one of the best I’ve played with for sure! @stokecity icon. #scfc
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Good luck @yates_jerry couple goals will do nicely 😅 ,hopefully we can sing the song you made for me tonight 🕺🏾come on you tangerines 🍊 #bfc #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Tonight Mathew, I’m going to be a Wigan fan! #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Very positive news today at the hospital, I can now step up my recovery and aim to be out there very soon. Been a long road but now seeing the light! Got my bandage off and first thing I checked was if I can tackle studs showing ✅ happy days 😂 see you guys soon 💙 #Gills
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
On way to work. Gotta be neutral and professional today because I’m on commentary, no favouritism 🤥 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
That Posh comeback in Fergie time 😍😍😍 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
11 months
@BoxingKingdom14 Incredible Yolk 💪🏾
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Thank you to the Posh fans for the amazing reception, really humbled. You already know how much the club means to me 💙 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
GET INNN 🔵🔵🔵🔵 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
Just realised I chalked up 42 starts this season, surely that “he spends too much time away” tag is nonsense now 😅 my highest tally in 8 years and I think it’s 3rd best in 15 years not a bad little stat that and I’m only 21 👀
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Haven’t really spoken much since I had the setback on my injury. I trust the medical team. The mental battle has made me hungrier than ever to return to the top of my game as I left it. Every day I dream about THAT first tackle on my return 😂🙏🏾 see you all soon #Gills #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Wow what a man! Mr Stoke! Good luck to the Captain, Leader, Legend! 🔴⚪️ #scfc @stokecity
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Stoke City FC
3 years
After 14 years of outstanding service with Stoke City, we can confirm that Ryan Shawcross has left the Club. Ryan and his family will always be welcome at the bet365 Stadium and he departs with the best wishes of everyone at the Club. #SCFC 🔴⚪️
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Gabriel Zakuani
9 years
Chilling with new Leeds boy @BotakaJordan , trust me he'll have you guys on your feet, unbelievable Jeff #LUFC #MOT http://t.co/ZXUUBIjjCc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Might sound bitter but that just felt like it should have been Posh winning that tonight 😫 Well done to Wycombe though. Incredible achievement.
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Wow, you have to give Posh a lot of credit there, could have easily gone under with the bully tactics and shocking ref to go with it. JCH unplayable in the second half, Szmodics full of energy and clinical, could have had a hatty but who cares, 3 points!!! MASSIVE!!! #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Congrats to @Official_STFC 🏆 great club and fantastic support, quality group of players and staff, despite the circumstances it was thoroughly deserved. Really pleased for the club and thoroughly enjoyed my time. @yates_jerry love this song 😂🤣 #stfc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
I also want Gills to survive and build,gave everything for that club before I broke my ankle I was the best performing defender stat wise in the country,sad to see where they are now but with the takeover I really hope we see the fans get what they deserve, keep the faith #gills
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Gabriel Zakuani
8 years
These messages are overwhelming thank you for everything Peterborough United FC. Gutted but proud looking back #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Have a good weekend guys, cheers Blackpool #bfc #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
I’ve been on countless shows & keep getting asked “Who’s the best player you’ve played with or against?” Played against so called world class players but hands down Ricardo Fuller is the best I’ve seen in my time no contest! Stoke fans & teammates will know this. Unplayable #scfc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Devastated, heartbroken. Just don’t have the words to express this feelIng. Rest In Peace Mr Peterborough 💔 The heart and soul of the city!! #riptommyrobson #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
merci les léopards, les 13 années ont été incroyables. je vous aimes toujours! Bonne chance aux jeunes 🇨🇩🐆❤️ #team243 #fimbu
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Well done Posh too, bragging right #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Massive win, what a player Taylor is by the way 🤩🤩🤩 . Too much firepower from Posh, now let me find my Blackpool shirt for tomorrow’s game 😅 well done again boys, just hold your nerves 🙌🏾 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Commentator for Wales game on bbc mentioned about Kieffer Moore getting a fractured skull against Gillingham. I can confirm I’m guilty for doing that to him. #FIFAWorldCup
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Gabriel Zakuani
9 years
What can I say! Started for my country, we are in the semi finals of #afcon2015 got ran over by the buggy when injured lol, only in Africa
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Still got adrenaline from Saturdays monster result. Seriously the support gave me goosebumps and pushed us on, one of my idols Martin Keown the original Mr No Nonsense put me in his FA Cup team of the round so I’m buzzin 😁 #headit #kickit #awaaaay #Smashhim #Gills #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Forget King Charles, Fergie is our King #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
@theposhofficial @westonhomesstad I can head anything that needs to be taken down 👍🏾
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Gabriel Zakuani
5 years
Still can’t believe this happened to me, funny now but at the time I wanted to rip his head off! 😅 never be surprised by anything that happens in Africa. #afcon #BuggyGate #TheWall
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Looking forward to this new chapter with @TheGillsFC can't wait for that first tackle 😃 thanks for the kind messages. Let's go #gfc #gills 🔵
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Gills looking unrecognisable from a couple weeks ago, scoring goals, clean sheets. An owner engaging and signing a couple of players. What a difference #gills
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Gabriel Zakuani
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@5lut_ wow hella threats on this thread 🤣
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Still abit surreal having the Legendary Sir Alex watching @SpaldingUnited last night. Really proud of my lads putting on a show in front of a big crowd. Thank you to all the supporters and to my family @theposhofficial for coming down! Good luck for the season 💙 #TheWall #Tulips
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
Well done to @theposhofficial fans today, credit to the club braving the weather and turning up in numbers 👏🏾good luck for the rest of the season! Lots of love for you lot 😊 #pufc #thewall
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Gabriel Zakuani
7 years
Let's hope this doesn't happen to me again in this #AFCON2017 😭🚑
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Gabriel Zakuani
8 years
Loved @BrittOfficials initiation today 💃🏻 😂😭 📽 #Team243
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Sad, I already knew what was to come when Sancho, Rashford & Saka missed. The racial abuse is constant & it’s seriously time the authorities step in PROPERLY! Forget your social media blackouts, your shitty campaigns. Totally unacceptable. These are kids defending our country
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Come on Posh!!!!!! Been kept away from commentating on games because of Boris, as I don’t live in Cambridgeshire but you can’t keep me away, I will pay to watch my club 🔵🔵🔵 #pufc #thewall
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Gabriel Zakuani
2 years
This is the last home game I played in EFL before I decided to change careers 😂 could have played with flip flops and a cigar. Trust me Cambridge will be put in their place. Normal service will be resumed soon enough 😤 #pufc #cufc
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@Gabs50Zakuani Still sitting below the mighty Cambridge though ⬇️
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Gabriel Zakuani
9 months
Been keeping tabs on Ogie at Gills so confused to why O’s let him go. Would walk into that team now from what i’ve seen, Unit, literally like looking in the mirror 😂 #Gills #lofc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Thank you for all the kind messages, really up for the challenge & want to bring that feel good factor to @SpaldingUnited & give the fans something to get excited about. First thing I want to do is put my stamp on the squad. First session heading, heading and more heading #Tulips
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Professional display from Posh today, Dembele frightening. They just couldn’t deal with his trickery all game. Beavers solid, Thompson Very impressive. 2nd half very stop start but job done. First away win and clean sheet. Tommy will be loving this up there! #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Looking forward to being on Commentary tomorrow with BBC for @theposhofficial V Burton. Most bias commentator in history of punditry 😂 hope there’s a few tackles like the one my son planted on my daughter today at the water park 😅😅 #TwoFootedLunge #PlayOn #SheDived #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Ok so I get up and I’m being hounded by the federation to convince Aaron Wan-Bissaka to come and play for the DRC national team. If anyone has a spare helicopter let me know, I can definitely tie him up and perform a Congolese citizens arrest to get him on that flight back home
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
If anyone’s looking for @NilePowerRanger he’s locked in my boot to make sure he turns up tomorrow 😅 jokes aside we’re raring to go after a hectic week thank you to everyone who has shown me any kind of support I appreciate it. #TheWall #tulips @SpaldingUnited
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Gabriel Zakuani
3 years
Just been reminded by @EOmozusi that big Bouba got the whole squad kicked out of our Golf day because he turned up in stone wash Fubu bootcut jeans and size 14 Timberland boots, seriously I could go on all day about him, what a character #RipBoubaDiop 🙏🏾
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Gabriel Zakuani
4 years
Still in awe of how comfortable Posh’s back 3 looked yesterday, the way they played out from goal kicks was impressive, I would have ruined EVERY single goal kick! Hoooooffff and squeeeeeze. The kid from Barnet looked like he had a cigar on a beach in flip flops 👏🏾👏🏾 #pufc
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Since retirement I’ve had to build myself up and break down doors for opportunities in the broadcasting world, with no agent all persistence. Commentating and being a voice for Africa during the World Cup ranks right at the top. You always get what you put in. Here’s to more 🥂
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
Staying in same hotel as Bristol Rovers, was thinking about pressing fire alarm at 3am but it’s about time I grew up 😂
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Gabriel Zakuani
1 year
The absolute state of this John Yems character 🤮 poor from the @fa too busy searching tweets from 15 years ago, organising stupid media blackouts and pointless t shirt campaigns for warm ups. When it’s time to act you are useless. “He’s not a conscious racist” do me a favour
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Gabriel Zakuani
6 years
Good to see Josh Parker trending, deserves it after scoring some great goals this season #JoshuaParker 🎣 #GFC
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