HOW African footballers can make it in Europe

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Johanna Omolo is one of over 2,000 Africans currently playing in European football. But for every one of these players that has made it, there are countless more who didn’t. We trace Omolo’s journey from Kenya to Cercle Brugge in the Belgian first division and his recent transfer to Erzurumspor in Turkey, as well as his efforts to develop the soccer infrastructure back home to help improve the chances for the next generation of footballers.
Thank you to Common Goal (www.common-goal.org) for collaborating on this project.
Report by: Matthias Frickel
Edit: Cem Bahadir Mete
Camera: Jan Bartholomeeusen (Belgium), Edwin Gikonyo Kariuki (Kenya), Sivan Görer (Turkey)
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@muthiithevoiceofficial6335 3 жыл бұрын

From Kenya. We love you Omollo. Kudos to DW

@youngzzaz5407 3 жыл бұрын

Baaasss🎉

@niloydas8540 3 жыл бұрын

Alessandro Maina (The young academy player) is so matured compared to his age. I hope he also gets successful someday & repay his debt to the struggling community. Btw, thanks DW, your contents are full of life, Love from Bangladesh.

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

We hope so too. And thanks for watching!

@luckyluke1076 3 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget about African Birth Certificates (not players’ faults). Lukaku looked like a father to his Belgian classmates.

@kamandenjuguna5103 3 жыл бұрын

Being Kenyan and just seeing how Omollo articulates issues is amazing. As an amateur footballer, I can really relate to everything he's talking about football back home. I really appreciate the time and effort he's taken to make sure that the kids back home get an opportunity to develop their talent. As always, DW continues to create quality content while giving a voice to the voiceless. Thank you.

@mahdisaad5041 3 жыл бұрын

Give us more .. DW you’re the people’s channel

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

💪 come by for new stuff every week!

@mahdisaad5041 3 жыл бұрын

@@dwkickoff yes looking forward

@vibesmaker6482 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@mediacenterman8583 3 жыл бұрын

@@dwkickoff 8:22 Research fail. Argentina lost to Cameroon, but still progressed to the World Cup Final vs West Germany in 1990. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_FIFA_World_Cup_Final

@chukwunonsoezeagabu8997 3 жыл бұрын

Group stage

@allymwadama510 3 жыл бұрын

I too grew up in Dandora and I will make it 🤲🏾...God bless omollo

@Vik_linho 3 жыл бұрын

I am an African footballer, this is a fantastic content.

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Victor!

@Aboki1 3 жыл бұрын

Omo naija

@liebah4885 Жыл бұрын

Am football player experience the same in Europe Germany,I got the talent but get to the right channel to reach were I want as every agent ask for money

@upthereds4939 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously though guys, how good are these documentaries from DW. Top content. Keep up the great work :)

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, and spread the word!

@jebalimaher8066 3 жыл бұрын

good job for the DW kick offs team, this is a really deep topic to discuss, from Tunisia

@joelratemo1752 3 жыл бұрын

Our very own Omolo. Love from Kenya!

@kubilaysahin5253 3 жыл бұрын

It was surprising for me that the story continues in Erzurum :) I hope he and his team succeed in Süper Lig after losing against Galatasaray this saturday :)

@bluemedusa9858 3 жыл бұрын

Today Erzurumspor won in Denizli with a decisive pass from Omolo for the winning goal ! Keep it up!

@cheruiyotkoech5059 3 жыл бұрын

proud of you Johanna what you are doing in Dandora motivates me as a Kenyan

@myamwezmyamwez8669 3 жыл бұрын

"It breaks my heart because it means we still have a long way to go", the most real thing said in a while.

@kripeshpoudel4588 3 жыл бұрын

African players in general are humble❣️they know where they come from and knows the meaning of struggle✌️

@WillMiall 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely man, setting an example to not only African players but also all of us about giving something back. Best of luck to the little lad too, seems very focused and humble.

@_silvar_3o0_31 3 жыл бұрын

I could see it in his eyes, he wanted to call out his nation's government for all its flaws but he knew that what would follow wouldn't be kind on him, his family or his foundation... We need change in Africa as a whole.

@derekchesterton5645 3 жыл бұрын

Have loved DW since my childhood. Will continue to love it for all time. Keep being great!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@lukeoj7164 2 жыл бұрын

This Channel deserves more recognition. The story is uplifting. One 'Tosh' 🙌🙌

@csg2165 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing glimpse into just one persons life . The joy in the boys eyes playing football is so fun to see.

@abdirahmannur4221 3 жыл бұрын

In the vedio there is a somali brother whom we used to play football together back in in the days in Nairobi, His name is salaa

@londonboy6866 3 жыл бұрын

Courage brother and keep up the good work, inspiring and developing young Africans 👏

@joshuazulu1899 2 жыл бұрын

Bro ive been looking for something like this for a long time! We need more🙏

@evanswaweru9082 3 жыл бұрын

Good piece keep it up I'm from Kenya and life here is hard and omollo is doing a great job

@muhammedshuhaib8648 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best KZfaq video I've seen in a while 💛

@faizanvlog5910 3 жыл бұрын

DW should be a first notification from KZfaq in everyone phone what an inspiration i barely give up my career because of opportunities but i do love football upto know

@Random-troy. 3 жыл бұрын

Great content.. thanks DW kudos you doing a fantastic job.

@shimaarnaud1120 3 жыл бұрын

this gives me more confidence as an African .... thank you so much DW kick off

@AmazinJ89 3 жыл бұрын

Really great video, definitely a topic that needs more attention

@antonymainakamau3775 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Dw....Johanna omolo may almighty continue guiding you

@flipflop1591 3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a lovely bloke! Living the dream, well done fella 🍻

@ilregnoregno6697 3 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful brother Thanks for sharing

@gustianopamukir6150 3 жыл бұрын

African footballers : did something to improve their neighborhood African governments : corruptions is life

@jonathanmwandawiro9049 3 жыл бұрын

Such an Inspiration...God bless you for what you are doing sir

@awemanyfit 3 жыл бұрын

This is true and it is painful

@awemanyfit 3 жыл бұрын

This is true and it is painful

@_silvar_3o0_31 3 жыл бұрын

This just makes me sick....African Governments are just useless

@Groove23 3 жыл бұрын

👌💯💯

@timothyumeme1521 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you my good friend Omollo ..from Dandora to the world.. football made us what we are ..keep pushing and always Remember home..Congratulations sana

@annaj1148 3 жыл бұрын

Good work Johanna . may God fulfill your desire to help others. I have watched most of the games you play for your country and clubs,you really play nice and skillful football .keep it up

@speakup18 3 жыл бұрын

DW kick off danke schön für alles, deise Documentary ist wunderbar..

@shishibenterfa 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very wonderful piece.

@awemanyfit 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Nigerian, I'm also looking to play in Europe before this year ends. I train personally and with my academy's team. So help me God

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

We've got our fingers crossed for you!

@Nikola46 3 жыл бұрын

God won't help you succeed, he is your supporter behind! You must help yourself as much as possible to succeed!

@mrmxyor7861 3 жыл бұрын

Are you in Lagos bro let's link up for training

@awemanyfit 3 жыл бұрын

@@mrmxyor7861 yes,Surulere Lawanson,close to Ojuelegba

@chilldude30 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck

@Rlnd19 3 жыл бұрын

Underrated channel, keep posting mate

@khatibonlinetv6392 3 жыл бұрын

I think this channel will give me hope ... thanks DW...I am young still working hard in football

@younesskira1921 3 жыл бұрын

Best channel to bring us close to the world Thank you

@alajohnterry9601 3 жыл бұрын

Very inspirational content... Thank you

@hoksokhan6684 3 жыл бұрын

Great content from DW. Love it 😍

@DinoBoscoRIK 3 жыл бұрын

This is why I love this channel

@zahran3738 3 жыл бұрын

African players are so down to earth,But everyone has got huge responsibities by having ball at their feet

@yanoishmael7865 3 жыл бұрын

You hating isn't the world we need

@davidnix717 3 жыл бұрын

He isn't hating. Just renforces the point of the show. I couldn't imagine the pressure that being able to make your way in life, and to be able to positivly effect the lives of my family and community by doing the thing you love, would be an almost joyous burden. I live where the chances of playing professionally are near as slim but the consequences of not doing so are not life altering. I play for the fun of it and hope that my body will hold out long enough so that I can share the pitch with my boy. That is a completely different animal and it is inspiring for me to see people that can make a huge difference in a shared passion, that for me doesn't bare the same consequences

@zahran3738 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidnix717 💯💯 True brother

@dajjukunrama5695 2 жыл бұрын

@David Nix he was speaking to someone else who deleted their comment

@mamborobert95 3 жыл бұрын

I needed to watch this to uplift my football spirit. ✊🏼💯

@jmustardb382 3 жыл бұрын

from Tanzania , omollo and wanyama you be my idols

@sunnycriti9809 3 жыл бұрын

Great video bro. Hopefully we will see more top professional leagues in Africa giving the kids more chances to make it in Africa and Europe

@jabezronn7191 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a Kenyan too and will like to play abroad someday.... I have much hope

@hunterjourney2609 3 жыл бұрын

Great goal from omollo in afcon vs tanzania.

@yahyaismail4418 3 жыл бұрын

Big up omollo form 254 absolute baller ⛹️‍♀️👊🏻

@saikoutouray2435 3 жыл бұрын

Is a great documentary it saw you how African player's struggle to be in the top flight leagues in Europe

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Saikou!

@workinginthewell3498 3 жыл бұрын

Everyone struggles to be in a top league in Europe, doesn't matter where you are from. 99.9% of the kids won't make it.

@bachiandirangu9819 3 жыл бұрын

Top top content DW... all the best to my countryman Omolo.

@elonfrvr6074 2 жыл бұрын

This touched my heart

@remmiotieno5897 3 жыл бұрын

Johanna omolo our golden midfielder much respect from Kenya

@jerryderamoa9865 3 жыл бұрын

That's so inspiring..leave to your dream bro..

@bitkamp9215 3 жыл бұрын

This channel deserves sub and I subbed👍🏽

@kingaufswag 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Kenyan and I've personally never heard of him until now. But I hope that he inspires more Kenyans to make it in Europe even though it's not gonna happen for every aspiring player

@bandeano3870 Жыл бұрын

i think there are enough african players in europe already. Africa needs to develop their own continent so that players can earn good wages there

@Gods_Child001 3 жыл бұрын

Very talented player, just watch the goal. He scored against Tanzania in the AFCON 2019

@nakurusportschannel4211 3 жыл бұрын

Am from Kenya ,a great nation of famous Athletes and proud of what Johanna has accomplished as a footballer right from the slums🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

@ericmunene688 7 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏 😊

@yourlandladysson6395 2 жыл бұрын

Cool calm and collected. Nice man

@first9_yt 3 жыл бұрын

Why is this channel so underrated..

@stevenjagi3764 2 жыл бұрын

Tumetrain pamoja apo D..tumeplay pamoja tukiwa primo bana..tomboya primary..so proud of you

@flamboyantfootball5511 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is actually brilliant

@nelsyea824 3 жыл бұрын

Asante Sana mchezaji

@relaxaid8398 3 жыл бұрын

Dandora isn’t the worst place in Kenya. At least dandora is located in Nairobi which is the capital of Kenya. I was born and grow up in the refugee camps in north eastern part of Kenya, and I truly believe the camps are the worst places to live in Kenya. I’m fortunate to move to a US to start a new life and ofc football is in every African kid’s blood 😀 hope to go pro one day 🤞🏽 and thanks DW for the great content.

@mokumgunner 3 жыл бұрын

respect brother

@edwinotieno9189 3 жыл бұрын

You know nothing about Dandora

@willykamau9744 3 жыл бұрын

You know nothing of dandora bro its another iraq

@jasonirwin2947 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck man never give up love from Ireland 🇮🇪

@mosesmuchoki4362 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic piece, All the best to any Young African aspiring to be a footballer. Also *Dandora is not a suburb in Nairobi, Its a slum. That's what makes Omollo's story unique.

@kluivertmatu2587 3 жыл бұрын

As African football agent here in Africa this footage will boost more hope to my clients

@francishenshaw33 3 жыл бұрын

My email is Francishenshaw411@gmail.com Hope to hear from you

@gamehardy 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome then you can Exploit that hope

@carlosvg2286 3 жыл бұрын

As a South American living in Europe I have the same sensations. The only contingent who is at full potential is Europe. I would like to see all this support to athletes in other parts of the world too

@rorikho3634 Жыл бұрын

Hey Fellow south African here.. I'm also contemplating leaving here to follow my dreams. Do u think we could talk?

@abouhafs2891 3 жыл бұрын

Asante DW hata mkoloni wetu muengereza haezi tuangazia tukasonga mbele barikiwa Johanna Omollo...🇰🇪 mzalendo

@denniskamash348 3 жыл бұрын

True idol on and off the pitch

@sonofamun8122 3 жыл бұрын

can't wait to see this kid in the top 5 leagues

@mathewomolo 3 жыл бұрын

this was great

@riopribadi1022 3 жыл бұрын

Love DW Kick Off.. just subscribe today

@gerics 3 жыл бұрын

African government must make their citizens to believe on the continent. Only in South Africa soccer players don’t travel to Europe for breakthrough in soccer...we must change our perspective to grow our local economies

@mohamedadriss5599 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice documentary 👌

@bigmoneyscratcher5575 3 жыл бұрын

this guys have great heart

@giancarlotorres3520 3 жыл бұрын

Very underrated channel. Quality and quantity great balance! Also, 8:21, Cameroon beat Argentina in the group, didn’t eliminate them.

@cactitiger 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting as always

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

As always, thank you!

@kenkariuki9855 3 жыл бұрын

May God bless you brother

@davidstewart9665 3 жыл бұрын

African footballers are an inspiration to us all

@nicksonmumbuna1006 2 жыл бұрын

This has touched my heart I will make it in Europe no matter what it takes.

@gaudenzerjemosbei4670 11 ай бұрын

Hey...can we be in touch ?

@MNA-di8hy 3 жыл бұрын

Went to Africa a week ago, week ago...

@NuncaSeMeOcurreUnNik 3 жыл бұрын

8:23 WTF are you saying? Cameroon did not eliminate Argentina in the 1990 World Cup (in fact Argentina played the final of that tournament against Germany).

@dwkickoff 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the wrong wording. They didn't eliminate them, they beat them. 1-0

@fitsumbulcha8178 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️ from your neighbor Ethiopia 🇪🇹......

@salmanxs.n.2078 3 жыл бұрын

I'm from Pakistan, That's a good content for every footballer

@bryanmigot4547 3 жыл бұрын

Johanna Omolo , one of our own , AmProudly a Kenyan

@kuroazrem5376 3 жыл бұрын

Cameroon didn't eliminate Argentina, they won the match in the group stages. However, they went on to have a great World Cup anyway. Anyhow, good documentary, and thanks for sharing these amazing stories.

@mediacenterman8583 3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Argentina lost to Cameroon, but still progressed to the World Cup Final vs West Germany in 1990. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_FIFA_World_Cup_Final

@collinsmwai1894 3 жыл бұрын

if you can make it in Nairobi, you can make it anywhere!

@rid172 3 жыл бұрын

Not having a meal and missing a meal really touch me

@mnkwazi 2 жыл бұрын

We can all learn from him, class act!

@vibesmaker6482 3 жыл бұрын

I Love this Chanel

@matildawanga 11 ай бұрын

What a great...remember Kisumu as well

@aiman2163 3 жыл бұрын

12:35 this is why i like the netherlands, they won't sugarcoat words with you, you do something they don't like they'll tell it to your face

@liiwong4322 2 жыл бұрын

great job OMOLLO!

@cabdullahicabdifitaahhassa6330 3 жыл бұрын

Iam from somalia 🇸🇴 and here to buy only football is hard I love ⚽ I want to become pro football in my future

@MohamedAhmed-bu7cy Жыл бұрын

Where u live man?

@Live4Christ155 3 жыл бұрын

Respect

@felixtobias3307 3 жыл бұрын

humble ❤️

@asserkulafresh 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@chaitanyadandale4569 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dw this needs discussion and my country sane case 😕

@adebayosamuel1072 19 күн бұрын

I'm a Nigerian I also want to play football outside Africa, tho have not been playing with any academy lately, but i train personally, I wish I can and become one of a great footballer