The Ghana Football Association (GFA) in a release, has condemned several acts of violence and misconduct that happened at league centres in the past round of games in the BetPawa Premier League.
The statement comes in the wake of widespread reports of misconduct including the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in Kumasi and the Aliu Mahama Stadium in Tamale.
The likes of Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Karela United, Bofoakwa Tano, Nations FC, Aduana Stars and Accra Great Olympics were reportedly involved in these altercations.
“Following the Match Reports from all match venues, the GFA wishes to assure the sporting public that there will be a strong action from the appropriate organs of the GFA against culprits in accordance with the GFA Disciplinary Code and relevant Competition Regulations” the statement communicated.
Elsewhere in Tamale, players and officials of Bofoakwa Tano had to leave Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium with Ghana Police Service's bus after sharing the spoils goalless with Karela United.
This weekend games were marred by violence & protests in Abrankese, Tamale and Dormaa Ahenkro pic.twitter.com/Zfv1BC9oQD
— AshesGyamera (ASHES)🇬🇭 (@ashesgyamera) October 22, 2023
What at all can make these acts stop 🛑 in our game ….😡😡😡Kotoko fans did Same today and Aduana supporters also …shameful pic.twitter.com/6OmOBmybSj
— PHOBIA BIRD 🌈🌈🌈🔥🌈🇬🇭 (@tlimz1) October 22, 2023
Alleged fans of Kotoko ripped seats and flew them on to the pitch after Nations FC scored a late goal from the penalty spot to tie the game 2-2.
A section of Asante Kotoko supporters allegedly destroyed properties at the Kwame Kyei Sports Stadium when Nations FC shared the spoils 2-2 with Kotoko in the matchday six fixture of Ghana Premier League. pic.twitter.com/4sm87tGH75
— AshesGyamera (ASHES)🇬🇭 (@ashesgyamera) October 22, 2023
Bofoakwa alleged their lives were under threat after playing out a goalless draw in Tamale against Karela United. Scroll down to read full statement from the GFA.
