Aramide Oteh of The New Saints was racially abused by a home supporter following a Champions League qualifying match against Shkendija in North Macedonia. Head coach Craig Harrison reported that Oteh was left in tears due to the incident. The New Saints condemned the racism and expressed their full support for Oteh, reinforcing their commitment to UEFA's #NoToRacism campaign. Shkendija won the match 2-1 on aggregate, while the Welsh club plans to report the incident and hopes the perpetrator faces consequences.
The New Saints FC strongly and unequivocally condemn the racist abuse directed at Aramide Oteh by a member of the home crowd following the conclusion of tonight's Uefa Champions League first qualifying round match against KF Shkendija.
Everyone at the club is offering their full support to Aramide and stand firmly by him. The New Saints are proud to support UEFA's #NoToRacism campaign and remain committed to promoting equality, respect and inclusion both on and off the pitch.
It's clearly what's been said and done. Obviously that's unacceptable. We will be reporting that. For a fan to speak to anybody like that is an absolute disgrace.
Oteh was visibly upset following the Shkendija defeat. 'He is in tears - that doesn't happen for no reason,' said Harrison.
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