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Tolu Arokodare suffers racial abuse in Crystal Palace loss; Wolves respond

Football • Feb 23
Tolu Arokodare suffers racial abuse in Crystal Palace loss; Wolves respond
Wolverhampton Wanderers have issued a public statement concerning Tolu Arokodare after the Super Eagles star was racially abused in his side's loss to Crystal Palace yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. The Old Gold have had a dreadful campaign in the English top-flight, winning just one of their 28 league games. While a 2-2 comeback against Arsenal in midweek appeared to have boosted their confidence, their display at Selhurst Park seemed to mirror that. Rob Edwards' team created chances, but the final touch was just lacking. Their ray of luck came in the 43rd minute when Adam Wharton fouled Mateus Mane in the box, and referee Thomas Kirk pointed to the spot. Arokodare stepped up to take the penalty, but the resulting effort was tame, and Dean Henderson got down well to his left to save th...
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