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Iffy Onuora on being an Everton fan when they had no black players and Kevin Campbell’s importance

EXCLUSIVE: Iffy Onuora, head of equality, diversity and inclusion for the Premier League, discusses his lifelong passion for Everton

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Iffy Onuora reflected on supporting Everton when the club had no Black players and praised late captain Kevin Campbell.
Onuora spoke as a guest at an exhibition celebrating Everton's first 11 Black players during Black History Month.
He credited Kevin Campbell as a vital symbol whose impact on and off the pitch opened doors for others.

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Premier League head of equality, diversity and inclusion Iffy Onuora spoke at the launch of an exhibition celebrating Everton's first 11 Black players. Reflecting on his youth supporting the club from the terraces when Everton had no Black players, Onuora praised former captain Kevin Campbell as a major turning point who blazed a trail for future generations.

Onuora recalled facing uncomfortable times as a fan and hearing about historical racism at Goodison Park, while highlighting allies such as Neville Southall and Peter Reid. He also warned that racism is creeping back into modern society and football amidst economic hardship and social media proliferation.

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