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Football Black List

Meet the incredible people of African and Caribbean heritage on the Football Black List 2024. The initiative honours influential Black figures making a positive impact in the game and society.


Naomi Bedeau
Naomi Bedeau
Player
2025
Naomi is a trailblazing footballer and advocate for inclusion in sport, becoming the first Black female professional player for Newcastle United. Off the pitch, she is a patron of Show Racism the Red Card, delivering anti-racism education for young people in schools. She has also advised on youth football literature promoting diversity and founded Beat the Block CIC, an organisation dedicated to empowering girls and young women to overcome barriers and access sport.
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