BBC Africa Eye investigates claims FIFA failed to take effective action when made aware of the sexual abuse of young footballers in Gabon.
Warning: This film includes descriptions of abuse of minors
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In Gabon, it’s the dream of most young footballers to play internationally. But in 2022, a long serving coach for youth national teams admitted to charges of raping, grooming, and exploiting young players. He faces up to 30 years in prison.
Africa Eye’s Khadidiatou Cissé travels to Gabon to investigate one of the biggest sexual abuse scandals in the history of football.
She speaks with victims and eyewitnesses who reveal a shocking culture of sexual abuse that has plagued all levels of Gabonese football for three decades - with claims that many people knew, and many stayed silent.
We follow a coach who, at personal risk, is determined to bring about change.
FIFA are facing accusations of failing to take effective action over the sexual abuse scandal.
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Credits:
Reporter – Khadidiatou Cisse
Filmed, Produced, Directed and Edited by Suzanne Vanhooymissen
Africa Eye Editor – Tom Watson
Head of Longform and Investigations – Liz Gibbons
Executive Producer – Andy Bell
Producer – Khadidiatou Cisse, Stephanie Stafford, Chiara Francavilla, Piers Edwards
Associate Producer – Romain Molina
Production Manager – Simon Frost
Online Editor – Rob Miller
Animation – May Kindred-Boothby
Dubbing Mixer – Jez Spencer
Colourist – Boyd Nagle
Reversioning Producer – Anna Payton
Impact Producer – Adelle Kalakouti
Digital Producer – Tamasin Ford
Social Media Producer – Anusha Kumar
Production Coordinator – Izzy Fleming, Sarah Clarke
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