Sex abuse

Football's governing bodies face accusations they failed to protect young victims of sexual abuse in Gabon. BBC Africa Eye spoke to more than 30 witnesses who told of a network that has plagued all levels of the game for three decades. Warning: This article contains details some readers may find upsetting The allegations of sexual abuse in the central African country of Gabon date as far back as the early 1990s. One victim, who wanted to remain anonymous, described what happened to him as a teenager at an Under-17 football camp. He said he and his best friend were woken…