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Nigerian midfielder John Ogu has called on his Nigerian teammates to boycott upcoming matches in protest of #ENDSARS.
He said he believes the boycott of national team matches “will make a statement.”
Nigeria has the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in November and Ogus said that even if the country lost its place in the tournament “it would be a price worth paying.”
John Ogu, 32, has voiced his opinion on BBC Radio, the ‘World Football’ program on BBC World Service radio. Saying;
“What’s the use of representing the country if this is what politicians, the people we represent, can do to us?”
“I feel like this is the best thing to do right now until they come to their senses and listen to us.
“We want a good government, we want police brutality to stop, we want Sars to stop, we want the killing to stop, we want good laws, we want job opportunities. It’s crazy.
“I think most of my colleagues understand where I come from, I wish we could do this. Games are coming and if we boycott them, I’m sure they’ll know we’ve made a statement.
“I haven’t really talked to any of my teammates about this. They feel for the people here, their loved ones, those who have died. I’m sure the players know it. ” He said.
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Ogu is concerned if taken into consideration, it will somehow affect the call for the dissolution of #ENDSARS
Source: Ghgossip.com
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