Posted by Brighton's Nigeria defender Leon Balogun becomes the first African player in the English Premier League to join Juan Mata's Common Goal campaign.
Manchester United's Mata wants players to donate at least 1% of their wages to football-related charities.
Uganda international Jean Sseninde was the first African and sole female player from the continent to join the Common Goal initiative.
The Spaniard is aiming to create a 'Common Goal starting XI', made up of 11 players who each donate 1% of their wage to the charity.
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"I feel we could be doing more to help those who are less fortunate," Balogun said.Balogun's compatriot William Troost-Ekong, Ghana's David Accam and Lesotho's Bokang Mothoana have already joined.
"As football players, we enjoy a high place in society and so we have a very important role to play."
Uganda international Jean Sseninde was the first African and sole female player from the continent to join the Common Goal initiative.
"Joining Common Goal gives me the opportunity to actively help and support people in their communities and open up doors to a better life," he added.Mata is raising money for Common Goal, run by the organisation streetfootballworld, after being shocked by the poverty he saw on a visit to Mumbai, India.
"This gives me so much joy because as footballers we can do a lot to make social impact around the world."
The Spaniard is aiming to create a 'Common Goal starting XI', made up of 11 players who each donate 1% of their wage to the charity.
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| Article Name | Nigeria's Leon Balogun Pledges 1% Of His Wages To Juan Mata's Common Goal Charity |
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| Author Name | Head Admin |
| Published On | 12/19/2018 |
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Nigeria Professional Football League
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