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 года назад

From Kenya. We love you Omollo. Kudos to DW

@youngzzaz5407 3 года назад

Baaasss🎉

@mahdisaad5041 3 года назад

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

@dwkickoff 3 года назад

💪 come by for new stuff every week!

@mahdisaad5041 3 года назад

@@dwkickoff yes looking forward

@vibesmaker6482 3 года назад

👍

@mediacenterman8583 3 года назад

@@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 года назад

Group stage

@niloydas8540 3 года назад

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 года назад

We hope so too. And thanks for watching!

@luckyluke1076 3 года назад

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

@kamandenjuguna5103 3 года назад

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.

@Bootngoals 3 года назад

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

@dwkickoff 3 года назад

Thanks a lot Victor!

@Aboki1 3 года назад

Omo naija

@liebah4885 Год назад

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

@allymwadama510 3 года назад

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

@upthereds4939 3 года назад

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

@dwkickoff 3 года назад

Thanks, and spread the word!

@kubilaysahin5253 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@myamwezmyamwez8669 3 года назад

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

@jebalimaher8066 3 года назад

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

@_silvar_3o0_31 3 года назад

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.

@joelratemo1752 3 года назад

Our very own Omolo. Love from Kenya!

@awemanyfit 3 года назад

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 года назад

We've got our fingers crossed for you!

@Nikola46 3 года назад

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

@mrmxyor7861 3 года назад

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

@awemanyfit 3 года назад

@@mrmxyor7861 yes,Surulere Lawanson,close to Ojuelegba

@chilldude30 3 года назад

Good luck

@WillMiall 3 года назад

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.

@kripeshpoudel4588 3 года назад

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

@cheruiyotkoech5059 3 года назад

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

@AmazinJ89 3 года назад

Really great video, definitely a topic that needs more attention

@Random-troy. 3 года назад

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

@londonboy6866 3 года назад

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

@joshuazulu1899 3 года назад

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

@khatibonlinetv6392 3 года назад

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

@muhammedshuhaib8648 3 года назад

One of the best RU-vid video I've seen in a while 💛

@alajohnterry9601 3 года назад

Very inspirational content... Thank you

@ilregnoregno6697 3 года назад

This is really helpful brother Thanks for sharing

@evanswaweru9082 3 года назад

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

@shishibenterfa 3 года назад

This was a very wonderful piece.

@hoksokhan6684 3 года назад

Great content from DW. Love it 😍

@faizanvlog5910 3 года назад

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

@csg2165 3 года назад

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

@sunnycriti9809 3 года назад

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

@speakup18 3 года назад

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

@antonymainakamau3775 3 года назад

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

@derekchesterton5645 3 года назад

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

@flipflop1591 3 года назад

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

@gustianopamukir6150 3 года назад

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

@jonathanmwandawiro9049 3 года назад

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

@awemanyfit 3 года назад

This is true and it is painful

@awemanyfit 3 года назад

This is true and it is painful

@_silvar_3o0_31 3 года назад

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

@Groove23 3 года назад

👌💯💯

@annaj1148 3 года назад

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

@abdirahmannur4221 3 года назад

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

@lukeoj7164 2 года назад

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

@Rlnd19 3 года назад

Underrated channel, keep posting mate

@mamborobert95 3 года назад

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

@younesskira1921 3 года назад

Best channel to bring us close to the world Thank you

@bachiandirangu9819 3 года назад

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

@shimaarnaud1120 3 года назад

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

@timothyumeme1521 Год назад

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

@hunterjourney2609 3 года назад

Great goal from omollo in afcon vs tanzania.

@jerryderamoa9865 3 года назад

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

@DinoBoscoRIK 3 года назад

This is why I love this channel

@yahyaismail4418 3 года назад

Big up omollo form 254 absolute baller ⛹️‍♀️👊🏻

@elonfrvr6074 2 года назад

This touched my heart

@yourlandladysson6395 2 года назад

Cool calm and collected. Nice man

@zahran3738 3 года назад

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

@yanoishmael7865 3 года назад

You hating isn't the world we need

@davidnix717 3 года назад

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 года назад

@@davidnix717 💯💯 True brother

@dajjukunrama5695 2 года назад

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

@jabezronn7191 3 года назад

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

@bitkamp9215 3 года назад

This channel deserves sub and I subbed👍🏽

@mosesmuchoki4362 3 года назад

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.

@jmustardb382 3 года назад

from Tanzania , omollo and wanyama you be my idols

@saikoutouray2435 3 года назад

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

@dwkickoff 3 года назад

Thanks Saikou!

@workinginthewell3498 3 года назад

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.

@mohamedadriss5599 3 года назад

Really nice documentary 👌

@relaxaid8398 3 года назад

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 года назад

respect brother

@edwinotieno9189 3 года назад

You know nothing about Dandora

@willykamau9744 3 года назад

You know nothing of dandora bro its another iraq

@jasonirwin2947 3 года назад

Good luck man never give up love from Ireland 🇮🇪

@Gods_Child001 3 года назад

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

@riopribadi1022 3 года назад

Love DW Kick Off.. just subscribe today

@stevenjagi3764 2 года назад

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

@kingaufswag 3 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@giancarlotorres3520 3 года назад

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

@abouhafs2891 3 года назад

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

@nelsyea824 3 года назад

Asante Sana mchezaji

@flamboyantfootball5511 3 года назад

This channel is actually brilliant

@remmiotieno5897 3 года назад

Johanna omolo our golden midfielder much respect from Kenya

@nakurusportschannel4211 3 года назад

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

@denniskamash348 3 года назад

True idol on and off the pitch

@mathewomolo 3 года назад

this was great

@first9_yt 3 года назад

Why is this channel so underrated..

@carlosvg2286 3 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@cactitiger 3 года назад

Interesting as always

@dwkickoff 3 года назад

As always, thank you!

@kluivertmatu2587 3 года назад

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

@francishenshaw33 3 года назад

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

@gamehardy 3 года назад

Awesome then you can Exploit that hope

@bigmoneyscratcher5575 3 года назад

this guys have great heart

@ericmunene688 8 месяцев назад

Awesome 👏 😊

@gerics 3 года назад

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

@alexkaranja3443 3 года назад

Thank you for this DW Kick Off we need people to be inspired by such stories and not only gloom and doom especially now.

@sonofamun8122 3 года назад

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

@davidstewart9665 3 года назад

African footballers are an inspiration to us all

@adebagussetyonugroho 3 года назад

Very inspiring documentary.

@vibesmaker6482 3 года назад

I Love this Chanel

@kuroazrem5376 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@nicksonmumbuna1006 2 года назад

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

@gaudenzerjemosbei4670 Год назад

Hey...can we be in touch ?

@kenkariuki9855 3 года назад

May God bless you brother

@salmanxs.n.2078 3 года назад

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

@mnkwazi 3 года назад

We can all learn from him, class act!

@adebayosamuel1072 Месяц назад

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

@newtonnyasae7999 3 года назад

Even as 12year old I already had no doubt Omollo was destined for the grand stage. He played for Club Baltimore as a kid, his group was a golden one and am hart that not all his teammates made it this big considering some were better than him(am sure he agrees with me) . In the same group there was this kid called Manyasi he was better than Antoine Griezman for French team. Then Christian Buamy could play like ball like Ronaldinho. When Club Baltimore played Dandora was in a standstill. I pray another group comes through the ranks cos all we have in Dandora is TALENT maybe more than any part of the world. Yes the dumpsite is there but was we have in abundance is talent!!!

@matildawanga Год назад

What a great...remember Kisumu as well

@fitsumbulcha8178 3 года назад

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

@aiman2163 3 года назад

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

@NuncaSeMeOcurreUnNik 3 года назад

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 года назад

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

@bryanmigot4547 3 года назад

Johanna Omolo , one of our own , AmProudly a Kenyan

@chaitanyadandale4569 3 года назад

Thanks dw this needs discussion and my country sane case 😕

@ifugulaefraim998 Год назад

I also want to become a pro footballer and i am determine that i can make it to the big stage and i am not giving up

@HarcusCGTV Год назад

A brilliant documentary... however, people, especially aspiring African players, should understand fully that there ARE children in Europe who go hungry, who have no shoes, he do not attend school. Those children have the same fire and desire to play football and they are already here. As great as Johanna is, he is till very naive to Europe and knows very little about the people of the many countries that make up Europe. You cannot say "Europe" because you know one to two countries, in the same way, you cant say Africa, because you know South Africa and Morocco. Good luck to his football school.