Razak Iyal was given a warm embrace as he officially became a Canadian citizen.
Iyal was among a wave of refugee-claimants who snuck into Canada from the United States in 2016 out of fear of being deported back to their home countries.
The two were granted refugee status in 2017. Iyal said he fled Ghana because his life was threatened in a dispute over the inheritance of his late father’s property.Article contentMohammed celebrated becoming a Canadian citizen March 6. He also co-founded Manitoba African Cup of Nations, a non-profit organization that hosts soccer events for Black youth.Article content
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