Cameroon international and Ajex goalkeeper André Onana has said racism is not new to him. speaking on his experience in Europe, the short stopper said spoke on the challenges Africans face outside the continents.
Onana was honest on ‘Radio Sport Info’ in Cameroon about a sad problem in the world today and which he himself suffers from everyday.
André Onana has given his point of view in his country, where he has again reported suffering racism every day in Europe. This isn’t just a thing in North America.
The death of Geroge Floyd at the hands of Derek Chauvin has provoked the anger and indignation from half the world.
“Of course, I have experienced racism. It’s part of my daily life, especially when we play an away game with Ajax”, he started saying on ‘Radio Sport Info’ in Cameroon.
“I hear things, I see things… But, fortunately, I’ve decided not to think about it too much. This plague exists in football and it won’t end soon”, the ex-Barca youth goalkeeper continued.
Onana stuck his chest out because of the good standard of goalkeepers from his country, Cameroon, and remembered Fabrice Ondoa, ex-teammate of his at Barca B and the Cameroon National Team.
“Cameroon is a blessed land for goalkeepers. And I’m not the only one who feels the weight of responsibility. Fabrice (Ondoa) is also aware of this”
In the past, Ondoa confessed that an Italian team was close to signing him but didn’t end up making it because he was black.
However, American singers, Beyonce and Rihanna have demanded justice for George Floyd after he died earlier this week, during a brutal arrest.
Recall that Floyd died after being arrested with video footage showing a police officer, Derek Chauvin kneeling on his neck as he cried out: ‘I can’t breathe!’.
The singers took to their respective Instagram pages to condemn the murder and demanded that more charges should be brought on all those involved in the death of George Floyd.
‘No more senseless killings of human beings. No more seeing people of colour as less than human. We can no longer look away.’ ‘George is all of our family in humanity. He’s family because he’s a fellow American,’ she continued.
‘There have been too many times that we’ve seen these violent killings and no consequences. Yes, someone has been charged but justice is far from being achieved. ‘Please sign the petition and continue to pray for peace, compassion, and healing for our country. Thank you so much.’
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