New: The anti-discrimination group Kick It Out has sent an open letter to British media editors criticising the prominent use of Bukayo Saka’s picture by some outlets to illustrate England’s defeat by Iceland. Story on
@guardian_sport
My first piece for
@iPaperSport
. The Black ArsenaI book is out today and is such an engrossing read. I explored the phenomenon and its wide-reaching organic impact on black British popular culture and beyond with the book’s co-editor
@CJNwonka
.
Friday marked my last day on the Scott Trust scheme with the
@guardian
. I’ve learnt so much in the last year & worked with great people along the way.
Now looking for my next opportunity- if you’re looking for a sports writer with an investigative/social slant, let’s talk!
Delighted to have started my nine month full-time stint at the
@guardian
where I’ll be covering all things sport, education and news. If you have any stories or things you think need to be covered, my DM’s are open or you can email me on morgan.ofori
@guardian
.co.uk
#Belenenses
were the first team outside of the ‘big three’ to win Portugal’s top flight. Legal issues forced them to go amateur.
Now soared back to second tier. I spoke to those involved at the ‘Iberian AFC Wimbledon’ for
@guardian_sport
#tweetpastel
Absolutely delighted to have won the
@theofficialfwa
Kick It Out Unheard Voices Football Writer of the Year award. Congratulations to other winners. Special mention to
@gdn_foundation
for supporting me on this journey
Black Arsenal: how the club and its players set the pace for integration and ‘natural multiculturalism’ | Sport and leisure books | The Guardian by
@TimAdamsWrites
@SVCarbaholic
The hate for Raheem Sterling is so illogical, it makes me feel like there’s something deeper to it, then a few missed open goals…too disrespected
Fulham fans are facing an 18% increase to the price of their season tickets next season. Supporters of Wolves have had an increase every year they’ve been a premier league club. Are clubs like
@ClaptonCFC
and
@safc
the answer? For
@ObserverUK
I found out.
BREAKING - the final three shortlisted entries in each category of the FWA's Student Football Writer of the Year awards have been announced. Winners to be announced on May 18. Full details here:
@ZeqiriDan
That’s the thing, this is literally what you imagine Fergie would’ve done at United, it is literally 30 years since he took Roy Keane for a record fee from Nottingham forest. Good symmetry if Arsenal pull this off.
Have been working on the national news desk
@guardian
for the last fortnight. Sobering being part of this piece with
@RichardA
exploring the backlog of children with SEND waiting a year or more for support due to increased need and struggling councils
@ZeqiriDan
That’s the thing, this is literally what you imagine Fergie would’ve done at United, it is literally 30 years since he took Roy Keane for a record fee from Nottingham forest. Good symmetry if Arsenal pull this off.
@EddieLongbridge
Might improve his fortunes with the national team as well, think about all the players that have won the world cup after joining us....
My latest for
@guardian_sport
. “We have the right to be recognised by the world.” The words of Mira Natour, part of the Palestine team that has travelled to Dublin to play their first ever match in Europe.
@bfcdublin
host a sell-out friendly tonight.
A cleaner is taking legal action against a top City law firm for indirect race discrimination after being fired for eating a leftover tuna sandwich from a discarded platter.
Great to have been present at the Black Arsenal book launch last night and to listen to such a great panel discussion around the club’s links to black identity, culture and wider history, and to see the idea come to fruition almost two years after the original Barbican event!
Such an illuminating experience being at the Black Arsenal talk last night
@BarbicanCentre
.
@CJNwonka
and
@bungatuffie
spoke eloquently about Arsenal’s essential role in a multi-faceted Black British identity. Fascinating evening!
Another thing about Kevin Campbell is as well as the adulation he had from the football world, if you grew up in Lambeth, particularly around Brixton, he was the poster child for so many with dreams of being in football 🖤🙏🏿
My latest for
@guardian_sport
.
@CreezOnline
,
@ke4tmusic
and
@TODDLAT
in partnership with the Black Footballers Partnership release Euro 2024 anthem calling out racism, urging fans to unite in their support of the team. Endorsed by Emile Heskey and others.
Assistant referee Abbas Khan says it is “incredibly important” for professional organisations to commit to diversifying their workforces to help to break down barriers to success as
@kickitout
and
@FA_PGMOL
announce new partnership championing diversity
My interview with Kyrell Lisbie and his father, Charlton favourite, Kevin is in today’s
@guardian_sport
ahead of tomorrow’s “Greenwich derby” between Charlton Athletic and Cray Valley Paper Mills in the FA Cup 1st round proper. Read here:
New
@guardian
exclusive: A group of drivers hired in Spain and brought to the UK to deliver Amazon packages to British households in the run-up to Christmas are taking legal action against the company and one of its subcontractors.
Both deny the claims.
I want to speak to university students who are planning to live at home this upcoming academic year amid rising costs, as well as about other changes they are making to save money. Email is morgan.ofori.intern
@guardian
.co.uk
#journorequest
Recent research has shown the number of ethnic minority teachers in senior leadership to be disproportionate to those in the student body. Black teaching professionals in management talk about their experiences in
@AmandaWilson910
’s new book.
Loving “your show” by
@AHicksonLovence
, It’s often underestimated what strength of character it must have taken Uriah Rennie to be the first Black referee in the Premier league
Introducing SKiN We’re in! An original podcast by the team here at SKiN. In our first episode- skin bleaching uncovered, we delve into the world of skin lightening products and their regulation. Have a listen here: 🎧
Pleasure to be on as a guest on the Made in Africa podcast today with
@ed_aarons
and
@iamrahmanosman
! We discussed African player of the season, breakthrough player of the year and flop of the season as the Premier League draws to a close.
Had the chance to speak to in-form Vitoria forward Jota Silva aptly named the 'Portuguese Grealish' for
@guardian_sport
. He's in the Portugal team for the first time and shows little sign of slowing down. Crystal Palace and Wolves credited with interest.
I’m interested in both freelance opportunities and longer term or permanent positions. You can contact me on: morgankenofo
@gmail
.com
In the meantime, here’s a link to my Guardian page so you can see what i’ve been working on over the last year and a half.
Wrote in this weeks’
@ObserverUK
about an important moment for Women’s football: Brighton and Hove Albion have support from the city council to build the first purpose built Women’s football stadium in the country. Read here:
Good to contribute to
@morgankofori
's feature in
@guardian_sport
this weekend on our support for a new purpose-built stadium for
@BHAFCWomen
:
"We know that the sky’s the limit for our women’s team if they are given the same opportunities and support."
Monumental effort from Cov.. Heartbroken for Ben Sheaf so influential to drag his team up from 3-0 down. Mark Robins can be so proud of his side after that
My latest for
@guardian_sport
and
@ObserverUK
. Kobbie Mainoo is pushing for an England starting spot at the Euros, I spoke to those connected with him at grassroots.
Such an illuminating experience being at the Black Arsenal talk last night
@BarbicanCentre
.
@CJNwonka
and
@bungatuffie
spoke eloquently about Arsenal’s essential role in a multi-faceted Black British identity. Fascinating evening!
@scoutingindoors
A World Cup in the middle of last season and pre season friendlies on plastic pitches… lack of time devoted to proper conditioning… among it all
Pleased to announce that I will be studying an MA in Journalism at Goldsmiths through this unique opportunity with
@gdn_foundation
!
Excited to embark on this journey 🙏🏿
Check out the bios of myself and the other recipients on the link below 👇🏿
We are delighted to announce that:
⭐Aneesa Ahmed
⭐Morgan Ofori
⭐Nyima Jobe
have been awarded our Scott Trust Bursary for 22/23, and will be starting their MAs in
#journalism
this September. Congrats!
@missaneesaahmed
@morgankofori
@nyima_j
Can we talk about how Saka is England’s best player? For some reason his place always seems up for grabs or his position. Acknowledge his quality and what he can do.
#EURO2024