Human rights campaigner and Africa Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the last election, Omoyele Sowore, has said that the Lauren James’ stamping on Nigeria’s defender, Michelle Alozie, was symbolic of the blackman’s fate.
Lauren James, after putting Alozie to the ground, stepped on her buttocks with her foot on her for a while.
In a tweet, Sowore said the foul on Alozie, represents the fate of the black who is assaulted, harassed and stepped on by his oppressor.
The tweet reads: “The fate of the black man-assaulted, harassed, violated, put down, yet the oppressor(s) still step/stay on your back while you’re down and after all the fouls, they’ll always win! (The real story between the Brits (England) and their former colony, Nigeria. #RevolutionNow.”
There are indications that Lauren James may be suspended from the ongoing Women’s World Cup in Australia if football body, FIFA’s rules are anything to go by.
Lauren James was sent off for her foul on Alozie in the 70th minute in their Round of 16 match.
The referee had initially brandished a yellow before she was advised to consult the VAR on-pitch monitor.
The Super Falcons held the Lionesses to a goalless but England won the game on 4-2 penalty shootout after extra time.
However, after the game, a check on FIFA rules by our correspondent revealed that James has played her last game of the World Cup as dismissal for violent conduct comes with a three-match suspension.
FIFA rule states, “A player will be suspended for at least three matches for violent conduct; at least three matches or an appropriate period of time for assault, including elbowing, punching, kicking, biting, spitting or hitting an opponent or a person other than a match official.”
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