The call for radical action in the fight against racism comes from former England and Aston Villa striker John Fashanu.
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Justin Fashanu, who played for Norwich and Nottingham Forest in the 1980s, came out as gay before he committed suicide in May 1998 at the age of 37.
Fashanu, 54, who played seven games for Norwich City and scored once during his time at the club in the early 1980s, was detained at his home in the capital city Abuja two weeks ago after being accused of selling land that was not on the market, according to national newspaper reports.
Fashanu, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja, said the idea of hiring European coaches for Super Eagles’ job was not only inappropriate, but a misconception
“Everybody watches him play and is proud of him. It opens every door for him being a prince. As he is he can talk to our prime minister and the president if he wants to.”
“Let’s be real,” she told BBC Radio. “I actually know myself of seven gay footballers in the Premiership. I will never ever share their details or out them, because I’m not going to do that
He appealed to Nigeria’s football administrators to remain focused and give the needed direction to achieve the desired result
A former international footballer, John Fashanu, has said former Abia State Governor, Orji Kalu, is good enough to succeed…
It was also gathered that five passports were also taken from the mansion and Fashanu himself was escorted to the police station for questioning
He said: “President Jonathan has now created a conducive atmosphere where Nigerian sportsmen and women strive to do better because of the way he appreciates them when they come home