FA to recognise Benjamin Odeje as the first black man to represent England after 51-year wait
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on September 8, 2022
FA to recognise Benjamin Odeje as the first black man to represent England after 51-year wait... with trailblazer to be special guest at Nations League fixture against Germany
- Benjamin Odeje was selected for England schoolboys as a 15-year-old in 1971
- Laurie Cunningham previously recognised as England’s first black footballer
- The West Bromwich Albion legend appeared for the Under 21s in 1977