Genk backs Tolu Arokodare to punish cyberbullies

KRC Genk have thrown their weight behind Tolu Arokodare after the Nigerian became a victim of insults and racist slurs, promising to take action against the perpetrators.

In the statement, the Super Eagles striker was subjected to cyberbullying and racism after missing a penalty in their 3-0 defeat against Club Brugge in the Belgium Pro League on Sunday.

The 23-year-old was tasked with the responsibility of taking a spot-kick to hand the hosts an opener just 18 minutes into the game but unfortunately squandered the crucial opportunity.

Sadly, Club Brugge scored three goals to emerge victorious after 90 minutes. Following their loss, a section of Genk fans were unhappy, and they took their anger to social media and sent threats and racist slurs to Arokodare.

However, the club has backed the player to punish the perpetrators.

“After the match against Club Brugge, Tolu received a series of racist reactions on social media,” Genk wrote.

“KRC Genk and everyone involved with the club condemns the reactions 100%. Racism has no place. Not in football stadiums, not on social media, nowhere.

“Unfortunately, racism is still deeply rooted in football and, by extension, in society as a whole. It is a shared responsibility to put a stop to this.

“As a club, we will do everything we can to track down those responsible and report them to the police.”