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West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo says he feels “honored” and “privileged” to be the only black coach in the Premier League, emphasizing that his position reflects talent, hard work, and a bit of luck rather than a burden. While only 11 black managers have ever held Premier League roles, Nuno believes more are ready to step up, noting the growing pool of skilled coaches across Africa and the UK. Advocates such as fellow coach Chris Hughton stress the importance of visible role models, while the FA and Premier League are implementing programs to build diverse pipelines in coaching and leadership. Meanwhile, Nuno hopes to eventually share his experience to develop football in his native São Tomé and Príncipe.
BBC