Some football fans on social media, specifically X (formerly Twitter) have suggested that the BBC replace departing sports broadcaster Gary Lineker with Ghanaian comic actor and broadcaster Akwasi Boadi, known by his stage name, Akrobeto.<\/p>\n Football fans who follow the BBC’s Match of the Day show jokingly mentioned that Akrobeto would be a good replacement for Lineker, who is set to step down from hosting the show at the end of the current football season after 25 years. <\/p>\n In reaction to the report, a video of Akrobeto presenting sports news on UTV was shared and has amassed over 2 million views with many English football fans affirming how hilarious and fun-filled the show would be with Akrobeto in charge.<\/p>\n The renowned comic actor humorously presents news on television on his\u00a0show, The Real News, a feature of the show is the sports news presentation which has resulted in numerous viral clips of him hilariously butchering the names of football teams.<\/p>\n Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, confirmed Gary Lineker’s resignation, noting that the former footballer will host their 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. <\/p>\n \u201cGary is a world-class presenter, and we\u2019re delighted that he\u2019ll lead our coverage of the next World Cup and continue to lead our live coverage of the FA Cup,\u201d he said as quoted by UK outlet The Independent. <\/p>\n \u201cAfter 25 seasons Gary is stepping down from MOTD. We want to thank him for everything he has done for the show, which continues to attract millions of viewers each week. He\u2019ll be hugely missed on the show but we\u2019re so happy he is staying with the BBC to present live football,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Read some reactions of football fans requesting Akrobeto as a replacement for Gary Lineker below<\/b><\/p>\n The only suitable replacement <\/p>\n Make it happen BBCpic.twitter.com\/jZVp5t9IzH<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/kHWPtNzopq<\/p>\n \u2014 Josh (@joshpearson180) November 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This would legit be genius marketing. I\u2019d actually watch motd again if this guy was presenting.<\/p>\n \u2014 W (@WayneTh33380705) November 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Bring back that old fanzone vibe bring in one pundit\/fan for every team playing and let them discuss it after the game \ud83d\ude02or better yet put @ExpressionsOOZ<\/a> on<\/p>\n \u2014 Neo \ud83e\udd76 (@Young_Ne0) November 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This chap is better at reading the results than the lady sky sports news use at full time on saturday<\/p>\n \u2014 Gareth (@romfordslim1477) November 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n He ticks all the diversity boxes<\/p>\n \u2014 Mark (@holgat43398) November 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Aston Village?\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n Somebody make this happen asap\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n \u2014 Gojo (@LennyCliff01) November 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Fuck me that is superb! Proper belly laugh.<\/p>\n \u2014 :Cactus Steve (@thecactussteve) November 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Oh yes.. this guy would be class\u2026 and wait until he laughs\u2026\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n \u2014 SilverBack (@SilverWeb17) November 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n EE\/EK<\/p>\n Watch the latest edition of Sports Check with Saddick Adams below:<\/b><\/p>\n![\"L-R:](\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/749\/74900366.295.jpg\" "\\"L-R:")
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