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Francis Duku: Players should never suffer in silence

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 February 2026

By Francis Duku - Former Non-League defender and founder of The Sports Circle

Football is uniquely positioned to have a tangible impact on our lives – especially when it comes to mental health.
Just think how many people come into contact with a club each week. Be it the first team on a Saturday or the youth sides throughout the week, a Non-League football team can reach far and wide.
The Government’s men’s health strategy – launched in October – talked about Premier League clubs being able to get the message across to men about the importance of their mental health. And Non-League clubs ca...

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