NFF reacts to racial abuse on Super Eagles player, Calvin Bassey

By Chioma Obinagwam

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has condemned the racial backlash meted on Calvin Bassey, who professionally plays for the Super Eagles and Fulham football club (FC).

Confiance News gathered from the official X handle of the Super Eagles.

“The NFF stands firmly against all forms of discrimination, including racial abuse, and fully supports @CalvinBassey in the face of these unacceptable actions. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all players, both on and off the field. Calvin has our unwavering support, and together, we will continue to fight against racism in football and society,” the post disclosed.

Reactions

According to Korode Omo oba,

So, Man United is adding racism and bigotry to their already bad season. What a sinking club!

However, Beth EI, disagrees, he said: “Amad to Mainoo, Dorgu to Onana, Leni to Zirkzee, Malacia and Ayden Heaven, aren’t they blacks signed by United?

If the fan base does something do you criminalise the club for it?

When English fans made racist remarks against Rash, Saka and Jude, aren’t they fans of diff clubs?”

DeekJacobs said:
“Na so Manchester United fans no get sense. Instead of swallowing the loss, they’re racially abusing a player. Useless club.”

Expatiating, Dayour said: ” For those confused, I think he received some racial abuse via instagram DM and he posted/ made it known.”

Continuing, TheBlackboi
they won against arsenal and we didn’t say anything.. they were only pained cos FA cup is there favorite trophy of all time😭😭😭.

St. Louis added: “I totally condemned what my fellow fan did, Man United is not knewn for this kind of attitude, i stand with Calvin Bassey, and sorry it had to happen to him.”

Confiance News recalls that Calvin Bassey, a defender for Fulham FC, recieved racial and homophobic abuse by some Manchester United fans after Fulham’s FA Cup victory over Manchester.

Racism

Racism— racial inequality, as a social construct and systemic issue, has not been entirely abolished. While significant progress has been made in combating racism through various civil rights movements, legislation, and social awareness, racism still exists in many forms around the world.