Nigeria, Feb. 23 -- Wolverhampton Wanderers have condemned racist abuse directed at Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare following Sunday's 1-0 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

In a strongly worded statement, the club said they were "disgusted by numerous instances of racist abuse, from multiple perpetrators," on social media, aimed at the Nigerian forward after the match.

"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," Wolves said.

The club added that Arokodare has their "full and unwavering support," stressing that no player should be subjected to hatred for simply doing his job.

The abuse followed ...