Black Footballers Partnership

A voice and support for Black Footballers. standing together for change.

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Michelle Agyemang wins Young Player of the Tournament. What an inspiration! 🏆

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The Lionesses are BACK-TO-BACK European Champions! What an amazing achievement. Congratulations! 🙏🏾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Congratulations to the Lionesses on making it to the Women’s European Final. A fantastic victory with another key goal from Michelle Agyemang! Only 19 years old, an amazing feat 🙏🏾

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Our heart breaks for the Jota family and the wider football family after the tragic loss of Diogo and his brother Andre Silva. Awful news. 28 and achieved so much. May he RIEP! 🕊️

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Congratulations to Lee Carsley, Ashley Cole and team for guiding England to their second consecutive U21 Euros title. 🏆🏆

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Celebrate the man, celebrate the mother. What a partnership! Long may it continue! May others learn and grow from these trailblazers.

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Amongst all the speculation that Myles Lewis Skelly could be transferred away from his boyhood club, The Athletic reports that his mother and professional agent, Marcia Lewis, has negotiated a bumper deal for Myles to remain with Arsenal.

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Justin is currently an assistant to Thomas Tuchel in the England set up.

News: The Athletic

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Justin Cochrane is set to join Tottenham Hotspur as assistant manager to Thomas Frank. Vast experience at the still young age of 43, and is one of the most highly rated up and coming coaches in the world. He will be a huge asset to Frank and Tottenham.

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As Prof Liz Mossop, vice chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University said at the time: “Uri is a true Sheffield trailblazer who has broken down barriers and continues to campaign on important issues within our community.”

His legacy extends beyond football. May he RIP! 🕊️

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Rest In Peace Uriah Rennie. The first black referee in the Premier League. A true trailblazer of the sport who inspired others to follow in his footsteps.

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In May 2025, Uriah was installed as the new chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University. He was to be the figurehead and ambassador for the university.

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Ademola Lookman celebrating in Lagos with his African Player Of The Year award ✨

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The stage is set for the Unity Cup final! Nigeria v Jamaica at the G Tech Stadium in Brentford! 🇳🇬🇯🇲

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Congratulations to former goalkeeper and Ipswich Town first team coach Lee Grant, who has been appointed as manager of Huddersfield Town!

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Networking and sharing stories the order of the two days, with the official launch of the Independent Regulator for Football not too far away.

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Delighted to speak at Fairgame’s conference to be held this coming Thursday at the home of AFC Wimbledon, as the season draws to a close on the pitch but with many challenges off it.

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Let’s hope opportunity knocks for these brilliant players who are entertainers and leaders. #breakingthegrassceiling.

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Congratulations! Nuno Espírito Santo has been nominated for Manager of the season, with his Forest side currently 7th in the Premier League, only 1 point off Champions League football. They finished 17th last season. Deserved nomination.

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6 out of the 8 players (75%) nominated for player of the season are Black - when black players are 43% of players in the premier league. A credit to them and their teammates.

What football careers await them off the pitch when they retire?