On Saturday Lumumba tweeted that several teammates had offered their support for his attempt to draw a statement from Collingwood,acknowledging his version of events of what happened during his time at the Magpies,while some had also contacted him fearing they might be named as players who called him"chimp".
"Thank you to former teammates who have reached out privately to support me. In a moment where black people worldwide are demanding justice and dignity,I ask that you stand with me publicly now,"Lumumba said.
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"To my former teammates who have contacted me,terrified that I will expose them,my purpose has never been to name and shame individuals. I want accountability from institutions - CFC and the AFL,whose job it is to ensure an inclusive workplace."
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley said after Thursday's game against Richmond he would love to talk to Lumumba,to listen to what had occurred,admitting he was troubled to hear his 33-year-old former teammate felt the way he did.
Lumumba rejected Buckley's olive branch,saying he wasn't interested in talking until an apology was forthcoming.
Lumumba's premiership coach Mick Malthouse told theABC on Friday night he had not heard Lumumba called"chimp"during his time coaching him.