The Football Association of Ireland is investigating whether forward Adam Idah was racially abused by Israel supporters during Sunday’s 3-0 Uefa Nations League victory for the Republic of Ireland.

BBC Sport understands that midfielder Jayson Molumby spoke to the match officials during play, asking them to listen out for what he believed to be abusive chanting coming from some of the small number of Israel fans present at the match.

After full-time the officials informed FAI staff members that they did not subsequently hear any racist chanting.

When the FAI spoke to the Uefa match delegate about the alleged incident, they were informed that because no clear allegation of racism was reported during the game, the normal protocols had not been followed and a Uefa investigation could not take place.

The FAI is now conducting its own investigation by amassing high-quality footage of the match, including audio from pitchside microphones, in order to establish whether or not abuse was directed at Idah.

A panel is being set up by the FAI to analyse the footage and audio recordings. If the panel believes there is evidence to suggest Idah was abused, it will make a complaint to Uefa and request a further investigation by European football’s governing body.

Idah was unaware of any possible abuse during the match and is now being supported by team-mates and staff members before the Republic of Ireland’s remaining three fixtures in the current international break.

It is unclear whether the FAI would present its case to Uefa before or after Sunday’s behind-closed-doors game against Israel in Backa Topola, Serbia.

BBC Sport has contacted Uefa for comment.

Swansea City player Idah scored the second goal in a match which had been in doubt in the run-up to kick off, amid widespread protests against facing Israel from Irish fans and politicians, and late discussions among the playing squad about whether or not to fulfil the fixture.

The game was held in the city of Debrecen, Hungary, with about 300 Israel supporters present and no tickets sold to Irish fans, though a handful did manage to enter the stadium

The second fixture in Serbia this Sunday is a ‘home’ match for the Republic of Ireland but has been moved to a remote corner of Europe amid ongoing protests from fans over the FAI’s decision to fulfil the fixtures.

The FAI voted earlier this year to play the matches, having been concerned about potential sanctions, including fines and expulsions from competitions, if it had opted to boycott.

Ireland has been among the European countries to most keenly show support for Palestinians since the start of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza in October 2023.

More than 73,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry, whose figures are considered reliable by the United Nations.

The FAI has asked Uefa to keep the Republic of Ireland and Israel apart in future draws.

The two teams did not shake hands or exchange pennants before the match kicked off, and the Irish team bowed their heads during the Israeli national anthem.

After scoring the third goal, winger Jack Moylan held up and kissed a black armband the Republic of Ireland players were wearing “in recognition of all lives lost in the conflict”.

Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from the squad following a long meeting held in the hotel, when the match appeared to be in jeopardy as training and the pre-match news conference were repeatedly delayed.

Bazunu said in a statement on social media: “I am a man of strong faith, and try my best to be a person of character and principle. Therefore I feel it would be wrong to participate in the upcoming fixtures against Israel.”

Bazunu has returned to the squad for Thursday’s match against Austria in Dublin, but will be absent again for the second game against Israel.

Israel captain Manor Solomon said: “I’m waiting for the next game against them – it will be a completely different game entirely.

“They don’t interest me. We have a country 10 times better than theirs – stronger, an amazing country with amazing people.

“We are proud to wear the team shirt and to be Israelis. We are proud of our state and of our soldiers.

“They can play all their tricks. We are Israelis and love the country. And that will always be the case.

“If I say what I think of them, I would likely be suspended for a few matches. Obviously they hate us. We don’t like them.”