50,000 sign online anti-homophobia in football petition following Nigerian coach’s anti-gay remarks
Nearly 50,000 people have signed a petition that calls on FIFA to take action against homophobia in football following the recent comments of a women’s football coach in Nigeria.
NFF spokesman Ademola Olajire later denied the statement.
Audio of Onyedinma’s inital comments can be heard online.
On its website campaign group AllOut said: “FIFA, soccer’s world governing body, has real moral authority – from its courageous stand against apartheid in South Africa, to its recent ‘Say No to Racism’ campaign.
“That’s why in light of the blatant discrimination, and even termination, of players ‘suspected’ of being gay, FIFA must publicly condemn this systematic discrimination, investigate the harassment, and take the necessary steps to end homophobia in the league.”
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