24 July 2021

Jadon Sancho: Local residents launch campaign for footballer to be honoured with Kennington mural - Voice Online

Jadon Sancho: Local residents launch campaign for footballer to be honoured with Kennington mural - Voice Online
... A CAMPAIGN has been launched for Jadon Sancho to receive his own mural in his hometown of Kennington. ...
 ... The soon to be Manchester United footballer was born in Camberwell and raised in Kennington, has previously praised his South London roots.

“Growing up in Kennington has made me the man I am today. I owe a lot to South London for nurturing the way I play,” he said.

Sancho had great success at German team Borussia Dortmund, but local residents have told My London that the talented striker has wandered far from his beginnings and has since returned to his childhood home on the Guinness Trust Buildings Estate in Kennington to host barbecues and water fights for children. ...

... Cllr Adilypour said: “In Lambeth we’re very proud of Jadon Sancho who grew up locally in Kennington. We’re also appalled by the racist abuse he’s suffered and stand in full solidarity with him.  ...



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