The Nigerian Football Federation have published a statement on social media after Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey was targeted with racist comment.

Fulham have condemned the “appalling” racist and homophobic abuse received by defender Calvin Bassey after their FA Cup victory against Manchester United on Sunday. Bassey scored Fulham’s opening goal at Old Trafford and although Bruno Fernandes equalised, the Cottagers triumphed in a penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals.

The Cottagers vowed to take the “strongest form of action” against those who had sent abusive messages to the defender.