DUNDEE UNITED SUPPORT BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Patrick N’Koyi and Jordie Briels joined staff and students from the University of Dundee at a football match at Riverside yesterday to give racism the boot.

The match, sponsored by Show Racism the Red Card, is one of the Black History Month events organised by Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA).

The teams were also joined by the University’s Nursery children, broadcaster Jim Spence and Colin Clement and Mike Barile from ArabTRUST who all came along to offer their support.

Caroline Goodliffe, Vice President of Student Welfare at DUSA, said, “We are delighted to bring together the wider Dundee community to celebrate the diversity which is integral to both the city and our campus.”

Sean O’Connor, DUSA President said, “We’ve joined forces this year with Show Racism the Red Card, first team players from our local football team Dundee United, the Sports Union and the rest of the University to show how together we can tackle racism head on. Showing how together we are stronger is integral to us.”

Patrick N’Koyi who, together with Jordie Briels, took on the role of managing one of the teams said: "Football is a powerful vehicle for social change and as a Club we are delighted to support the message of Show Racism the Red Card together with the University of Dundee today.  Personally, I want us to get to the point where race is simply no longer an issue.”