English translation of an archived publication. The roles, rules and references cited reflect its original publication date.
The Covid-19 pandemic, which has allowed us to rethink our priorities, our lives and our environment, has also highlighted the social inequalities and vulnerability affecting the Black community. Nevertheless, I am among those who believe that we must fight at all costs against the determinism imposed on us, which puts people in boxes and closes off their prospects for good.
This African community, with its strong presence in sport worldwide, represents an inexhaustible pool of athletes that should help restore Africa to the place it deserves. Strong action is needed to enable football to enter a new era in which racism has no place.
You can find my interview with New African – the magazine of Africa – via this link: