Racism was everywhere you go in Germany during my enjoying times

Sporting activities Information of Saturday, 15 August 2020

Source: Ghana Guardian

2020-08-15

Click to read all about coronavirus →

Coach of the Black Stars Charles Akonnor as opened up about everyday living during his participating in days as a black player in Germany.

The Ghana coach spent more than a 10 years participating in for several clubs in Germany together with Fortuna Koln and VfL Wolfsburg immediately after leaving the shores of Ghana in the early 90’s.

In accordance to Akonnor he was the topic of racist abuse on quite a few events when actively playing in Germany.

He admits in an interview with Starr FM that everyday living in Germany was tricky with a whole lot of racist abuse .

“Life again in Germany was tricky. There was a large amount of racism out there but I was somehow privileged. When I got to Germany, I landed in Cologne and that is the Western block and there was the Berlin Wall as effectively.

“The put was really tensed with a good deal of racism. People today believed we are in there to acquire their employment and all of that.

“Matters were even even worse when I acquired to Wolfsburg and that was close to East Germany and there had been instances where by people today have been overtly killed.

“If supporters wanted an autograph from you, they never phone you by your name but they phone you like a monkey. And in some cases much too they will touch your pores and skin to see if the black colour will just don off.

“But I think these things really should not get into your head far too considerably. You are there for a reason and I knew my family were being hunting up to me so I needed to be calm”.

Immediately after playing for Okwahu United he transferred to Obuasi Ashantigold prior to beginning the German voyage with his very first end staying Fortuna Koln.

He spent six several years at Fortuna Koln right before embarking on a shift to Wolfsburg where he used five yrs there and even captained the aspect.