It’s pathetic that female footballers are labelled lesbians — Cynthia Uwak

by Anike Jacobs

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Cynthia Uwak, an ex-Super Falcons’ player who has been named the African Woman Footballer of the Year twice is angry that female footballers are often labelled lesbians.

In an interview with Tribune newspaper, the football star said: “I love my body and I’m proud to show it off. I think it should be some sort of motivation for a lot of people to work out and live healthy. Some like it and some don’t, but in all, I am doing what I want and what makes me happy.”That is all that matters.”

“I get approached by guys. For those that can’t approach sportswomen, maybe they are only intimidated. Guys approach us and those that can’t; I really don’t know what their excuse can be. I find it really surprising when people say many female footballers are lesbians.”

“The question is; “who have they caught in the act? What proof do they have to come up with such conclusion? I believe everyone is always linked to one thing or the other, that’s the only way the world can go round. But saying that female footballers are lesbians is rather pathetic. You can’t just label people based on assumptions. ”

Oh and then she gave some brief on her foray into sports.

“I’ve always been a sports lover. In fact, I started playing football when I was young. I used to run around with boys then, playing with anything that was round and kickable. So it came as no surprise when I eventually took up football as a career.”

“I actually didn’t experience many difficulties. I loved soccer and wanted to play. Though the money wasn’t coming in that much when I started, I was so much into it that it didn’t bother me.  My mother was my biggest fan. She still is. She not only encouraged me, she supported me. So, as regards having support from home, let’s just say I was lucky.”

 

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