'It's not political. It's about racism. I was so angry' - Antrim ladies footballer Dahunsi calls on GAA for support

Antrim star Lara Dahunsi describes the racist abuse she has suffered playing ladies football.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2020 - 16:52

Larry Ryan

Still just 18, Lara Dahunsi was named at midfield in the LGFA’s team of the league for Division 4 last year. At 16, she was Ulster’s young player of the year.

What did she hear from opponents after those accolades? That it was tokenism.

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