West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie hits out at racist abuse aimed at him by Lokomotiv Moscow fans

West Bromwich Albion striker Peter Odemwingie has hit out at former club Lokomotiv Moscow after racist abuse was aimed at him following his departure.

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Pictures showed Lokomotiv supporters celebrating the sale of Odemwingie last week, with the image of a banana and inscription that read "Thanks West Brom".

Speaking to BBC Sport, the Nigeria international said the fans' actions were a disgrace.

"It's a minority group but it's really sad - I have a good relationship with the club but this is a big disgrace,” he said.

"Some fans treated me well at the club - only a group of supporters have shown how narrow minded they are to the world.

"Coloured players feel the open racism there and I recall a game against CSKA Moscow when their fans started the sick noises - I wouldn't have any of it and gave it back to them.

"This was widely publicised because photographers had shots of my protest but still nothing was done to curb it.

"Sadly, it's a picture of a minority group in Russia - it really makes you feel sick but that is what it is.

"You can't totally condemn the league or the people but I am a stronger individual, focusing on my career with Nigeria and West Brom now."

The Nigeria Football Federation has promised to write a protest letter to Fifa calling for disciplinary action to be taken following the incident.

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