Trabzonspor condemn racial abuse of Nigeria midfielder

Turkish side Trabzonspor have condemned racial abuse aimed at former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi following their win over Fenerbahce on Saturday.

32 year –old Nigeria international was targeted on social media after a 2-1 victory that moved Trabzonspor above their opponents into third place.

The club say they have filed criminal complaints against those responsible.

Mikel’s Trabzonspor team-mate Joao Pereira said the incident was sad and unacceptable.