Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro performed dances mimicking a monkey after he was racially abused during a Serie B match between Brescia and Sampdoria.
Akinsanmiro, who is on loan to Sampdoria from Inter Milan became the
target of racist chants and monkey noises from a section of Brescia supporters
at the Stadio Mario Rigamonti on Sunday night, January 12.
The racist abuse began almost immediately after kick-off, with audible
‘boos’ directed at 21-year-old Akinsanmiro throughout the early stages of the
game, according to Corriere della Sera.
The situation became so severe that the stadium announcer had to
repeatedly call for the home fans to cease their behaviour, warning that the
match could be suspended if the racist chants continued.
The tension towered around the 30-minute mark when Sampdoria took the
lead through a goal by Coda.
Reacting to the opening goal the 21-year-old Nigerian, celebrated by
mimicking a monkey gesture towards the offending section of the crowd.
This action led to his booking by the referee and further intensified
the hostile atmosphere in the stadium.
Moment Nigerian Midfielder, EBENEZER AKINSANMIRO performs dances mimicking a monkey after being racially abused in Italian league game (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/h9LFq98jgP
— DAILY POST 🇳🇬 (@dailypost_ng) January 14, 2025
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