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Celebrating Black Football Icons: Exhibition Opens in Manchester

2/19/2026

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The Black in the Game exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester celebrates African and Caribbean football figures.
Curated over three years, it features match-worn shirts and highlights Khadija Shaw and Marcus Rashford.
Co-curator Mary Phillip emphasizes recognizing historical struggles alongside achievements.
Kerry Davis, the first black woman to play for England, calls for grassroots investment to sustain talent in women's football.
The exhibition runs until March 8.

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The Black in the Game exhibition at the National Football Museum in Manchester celebrates African and Caribbean football figures.
Curated over three years, it features match-worn shirts and highlights Khadija Shaw and Marcus Rashford.
Co-curator Mary Phillip emphasizes recognizing historical struggles alongside achievements.
Kerry Davis, the first black woman to play for England, calls for grassroots investment to sustain talent in women's football.
The exhibition runs until March 8.