High School Soccer Coaches Resign After Players Chanted "Ebola" to Taunt West African Opponent

Soccer coaches at Northampton Area high school in Pennsylvania have resigned, after players allegedly directed “Ebola” chants and other racial comments at a West African player during a game against Nazareth high school. The 16-year-old from Guinea was red carded for charging at one of them in the closing minutes.

"The teen came to America with siblings about three years ago and is from a small town in Guinea, ground zero of the Ebola outbreak, Bachert said. Bachert’s family took in the teen two years ago, but he constantly worries about the health of his parents, who still live in their home village."

"Distressed by the alleged Ebola remarks, the teen charged a Northampton player during the game’s waning minutes and was ejected, Bachert said. He cried at the kitchen table when he got home."

Northampton players will face an undisclosed punishment if the violated the conduct code, per the school district superintendent. The West African player was suspended for the red card and sat out the following game, still upset over the incident.