Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is one of the prominent football stars featured in the newly released Italian documentary, Seydou – The Dream Has No Colour, which addresses the ongoing fight against racism in sports.
The documentary, produced by Wonder Project in collaboration with Rai Cinema and Lega Serie A, boasts an impressive lineup of football personalities. Alongside Okoye, the film features Serie A legends Francesco Totti, Ciro Ferrara, and Bernardo Corradi. Current players such as Paulo Dybala (AS Roma), Yacine Adli (Fiorentina), Lameck Banda (Lecce), Danilo Luiz Da Silva (Juventus), and Junior Messias (Genoa) also make appearances, contributing to the film’s powerful message.
During the premiere at the Venice Film Festival, Okoye expressed his gratitude and pride in being part of such a significant project. “I am very happy and must thank Udinese and Serie A for this opportunity. This project is very important, and I am thrilled to have participated in sending a strong message about integration and keeping racism out of sports,” he said.
Seydou – The Dream Has No Colour aims to highlight the importance of diversity and integration in football, using the stories of players and their experiences to inspire change and promote inclusivity in the sport. The documentary has already garnered attention for its impactful message and the involvement of high-profile figures in the football world.
