“To Some People, I’m A Mystery” Ex Footballer Chichi Igbo Talks Growing Up & Internet Trolls On BBC

Ex female- footballer Chichi Igbo talks about her experience while growing up as a female with masculine features and her encounter in the hands of Internet trolls.

 ChiChi Igbo also known as Chified was a soccer player for Danish team, Fortuna Hjørring, the 34-year-old who is now a personal trainer, revealed the kind of looks she gets from people.

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You can’t tell me nothing, things are really looking up. my 2020 vs my 2019 SWIPE … it’s a great year already 🙌🏽😩 May you and the works of your hands be looked at with admiration and not hatred and disgust this year.🤣

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Watch her interview with BBC Pidgin.

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“I no wan be man. Notin dey dia to be.” – Chichi Igbo [@Chified] Watch dis exclusive video of ex-footballer Chichi Igbo as she tok wetin her eye don see from wen she dey grow up and even for internet bullies hand. Video Producer: @sarahtiamiyu . . . . . . . . #BBCPIdgin #Football ##womenfootball #chichiigbo #bulliesofinstagram

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Credit: Video Producer: @sarahtiamiyu for @bbcnewspidgin