The Ghana Police Service through a press release, has arrested an individual suspected to have played a role in the disturbances that took place in the Access Bank Division One league game between Swedru All Blacks and Elmina Sharks in Elmina.
The disturbances led to the physical attack of referee Eso Doh Morrison reportedly by some officials and players of Elmina Sharks after the game that had Sharks lose 1-0 to All Blacks.
Since the incident on Sunday, February 16 at the Ndoum Stadium, the Police has arrested Kelvin Aboagye as a suspect in connection with the attack.
Aboagye, doubles as the General Manager of Elmina Sharks, according to the release, is in Police custody and is assisting with investigations into the incident.
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β Ghana Police Service (@GhPoliceService) February 17, 2025
The attack comes at a time where hostile acts by players, officials and fans have become rife in the Ghanaian football space.
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β Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) February 16, 2025
Earlier this month, Kumasi Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw βPooleyβ Frimpong was stabbed to death in Kotokoβs clash with Nsoatreman at Nsoatre. The One Week Observation funeral rite of the slain supporters took place this past weekend.
