English Premier League club, Brentford have condemned in strong terms racist abuse directed at their midfielder, Frank Onyeka.
The Nigerian was a subject of vile messages on the social media following the Bees stunning win at the Stamford Bridge last Saturday.
Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbeumo were on target as Thomas Frank’s side defeated Chelsea 2-0.
Onyeka was a 63rd minute substitute in the encounter.
Brentford issued a statement condemning the attack on their official website.
“Last night another incidence of disgusting, racist abuse was directed towards one of our players, this time Frank Onyeka, on social media,” reads a statement on the club’s official website.
“It is hugely disappointing that one of our players has had to deal with this yet again.
“This week the Online Safety Bill was passed – we hope that its implementation will make social media safer and that it will support our efforts to hold these cowards and the social media companies themselves to account.
“Frank has our full support at this time as we instigate our investigations with the authorities.
“We remain committed to tackling discrimination throughout our game”.
