Mahama backs Sulley Muntari over racist chants incident

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Muntari walked off the pitch in protest after being racially abused by Cagliari fans

Former Ghana President John Dramani Mahama has backed Sulley Muntari's action of walking off the pitch after he was racially-abused by fans in Pescara's match against Cagliari on Sunday.

The Ghanaian left Pescara with ten men and revealed he was abused by a child who was sitting with his parents.

He took his complaints to referee, Daniele Minelli, who initially ignore before pulling out the yellow card for the African.

A disgusted Muntari reacted by walking off the pitch and leaving Pescara with ten men for the final few minutes of the match.

Former Ghana President John Dramani Mahama took to his twitter handle to back his compatriot for his actions.

Meanwhile, Ex-Tottenham striker Garth Crooks says "every self-respecting black player" in the Italian league should strike this weekend unless Sulley Muntari's one-match suspension is withdrawn.

"Those with power in Italy need to take action to stop this happening again," Kick It Out tweeted.