Black Stars goalkeeper Lawrence Ati-Zigi was a victim of racial abuse by fans of FC Lugano in their one nil defeat at the Cornaredo on Sunday evening.

The goalkeeper is reported to have heard racist slur from the Lugano fans that was pointed in his direction with the club forced to apologize and promised to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to book.

“We would like to apologize to FC St.Gallen and the player. There must be no place for racism. The club will do its best to find those responsible," Lugano posted on their social media page.

St. Gallen are yet to give a formal response on the matter. The game ended 1-0 in favor of Lugano who were playing at home.