The incoming Commander-in-Chief is rumoured to be an honourary
Hammer after visiting the club in 2003.
The president's sister Auma lives in London and is married to a
West Ham supporting Englishman.
Obama attended a West Ham match at Upton Park five years ago, and
since his rise to prominence, he has been claimed by those around
east London as one of their own.
The enthusiasm of having the most powerful man in the world as a
supporter has now extended to the West Ham manager Gianfranco
Zola.
The Italian stated that Obama should drop by the Boleyn Ground any
time he likes, although the manager conceded that he may have other
matters to address.
Zola told the press: "It would be marvellous if he wants to come
one day, although I think he's going to be very busy doing other
things."