Mainz 05 have made a complaint to Hannover 96 over the alleged racial abuse suffered by their Nigerian players before their Bundesliga clash at the HDI - Arena in Hannover on Saturday .
Hannover won the encounter 3 -2 to pile the pressure on Mainz , who are battling to steer clear of the relegation battle .
However , the alleged incident of racial abuse aimed at Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun and out - of -favour Nigeria forward Anthony Ujah by a group of the hosts ’ fans took some shine off Die Roten ’ s win.
German - born Balogun expressed his disappointment at the racist chanting aimed at him and his compatriot , who rejoined Mainz from Chinese outfit Liaoning Whowin in December ahead of the January transfer window .
“ Ujah and I were racially insulted with ape noises among other things as we warmed up in front of the Hannover fan block .
“ I ’ m shocked that such behaviour exists in 2018 in the Bundesliga , where players of differing backgrounds , skin colours and religions fight daily for their fans , ” Balogun, 29 , wrote on his Twitter account .
“ We give everything for the fans every week , but some of you don’ t even give us respect . There shouldn ’ t be any room for any racism in any stand in the world !”
Mainz , who confirmed the development , said they protested against the incident after the game and “ remain in contact with relevant authorities ” .
“ I ’ m taken aback by what Leon Balogun and Anthony Ujah had to experience on Saturday , ” the O - Fives Sporting Director Rouven Schroeder said on the club ’ s official website.
“ It ’ s unfathomable that players in the Bundesliga still face racial discrimination to this day .
Source:punchng
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