Standard Liege Denounces Racist Behavior by Kortrijk Fans Against Uche Agbo

Standard Liege has unequivocally condemned the reprehensible racial abuse and xenophobic assault directed at Nigerian midfielder Uche Agbo by Kortrijk fans during the Belgian Pro League clash on Wednesday. The incident occurred after Agbo received a red card in Standard Liege’s 2-1 defeat to Kortrijk, marking his 21st league start for the club.

As Agbo left the field in the 42nd minute following his dismissal, he faced an onslaught of beer cups from Kortrijk supporters, as reported on the official website of Standard Liege. The club has issued a strong statement denouncing the intolerable behavior exhibited by these individuals, emphasizing that such actions are fundamentally at odds with the values championed by the club and the Jupiler Pro League.

In an official statement, Standard de Liège declared, “Our club intends to question the governing bodies so that the community, racist, and xenophobic songs are definitively banned from our stadiums.” The club emphasized its commitment to eradicating such incidents from the football community, stressing that actions of this nature have no place in the league or any other setting.

The condemnation by Standard Liege underscores the broader issue of racism and xenophobia within football stadiums, prompting a call for decisive measures to eliminate such behavior. The club’s proactive stance in pursuing a ban on such actions reflects a commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment within the sport.