Official: Wolves Condemn Racist Abuse Targeting Tolu Arokodare After Crystal Palace Loss

Wolverhampton Wanderers have issued a strong statement condemning the wave of racist abuse directed at Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare on social media following Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Arokodare, who missed a first-half penalty in the game, was subjected to discriminatory messages from multiple accounts online. The club described the abuse as “abhorrent and unlawful” and expressed full support for the Super Eagles striker.

In the official statement, Wolves said:

"Wolves are disgusted by numerous instances of racist abuse, from multiple perpetrators, directed at Tolu Arokodare on social media following today’s fixture against Crystal Palace. There is no place for racism – in football, online, or anywhere in society. We condemn this abhorrent and unlawful behaviour in the strongest possible terms."

“Tolu has our full and unwavering support. No player should be subjected to such hatred simply for doing their job.

“We stand firmly alongside him, and alongside all footballers who are forced to endure this abuse from anonymous accounts acting with apparent impunity.”