Ipswich Town investigates online racist abuse of player Abdul Fatawu
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 8:08 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Ipswich Town is conducting an investigation into online racist abuse directed at Abdul Fatawu, following his red card during the team's 1-0 defeat to Everton. The club called the abuse "completely unacceptable" and expressed its full support for the player. Fatawu, who joined Ipswich from Leicester City in July, has appeared in five matches this season. The club is collaborating with the Premier League and relevant authorities on the matter. Support for Fatawu has been voiced on social media, with fans condemning the racial abuse.
- •Ipswich Town is investigating racist abuse aimed at Abdul Fatawu.
- •Fatawu received a red card in a match against Everton.
- •The club is working with the Premier League on this investigation.
- •Fatawu joined Ipswich in July for £20 million.
- •Fans have condemned the abuse on social media.
- 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Ipswich Town investigates racist abuse of Fatawu
- 8:08 PMBBC Football — Ipswich Town investigates racist abuse of Fatawu
"The club condemns the abuse as "completely unacceptable" and says the player has its full support.
"The club condemns the abuse as "completely unacceptable" and says the player has its full support.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 8:08 PMIpswich Town investigates racist abuse of Fatawu
The club condemns the abuse as "completely unacceptable" and says the player has its full support.
- BBC FootballSep 20, 2026, 8:08 PMIpswich Town investigates racist abuse of Fatawu
The club condemns the abuse as "completely unacceptable" and says the player has its full support.
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