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GFA condemns acts of hooliganism, imposes immediate ban on Nsoatreman FC Home Venue and Initiates investigations into violent incidents
Thr Ghana Football Association (GFA) has condemned unfortunate incident of hooliganism which happened at Nsoatreman yesterday.
Thr incident, unfortunately led to the loss of life.
Many have called on the FA to take a swift action against perpetrators.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Read the full statement below
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) strongly condemns acts of violence and lawlessness that marred the Ghana Premier League match between Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Nana Kronamansah Park.
The tragic events resulted in the loss of life, several injuries, and the destruction of property—an unacceptable blemish on the integrity of our game.
The GFA extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.
The Executive Committee of the GFA has, with immediate effect, invoked Article 14(2) of the Premier League Regulations, by banning the use of the Nsoatreman FC home venue until further notice. This action ensures the safety of all stakeholders while investigations proceed.
Furthermore, the GFA has tasked the Security Committee led by DCOP Lydia Donkor and the FA Prosecutors, to immediately move to site and gather all necessary evidence, including match reports and relevant documentation, to present to the FA’s Disciplinary Committee for adjudication of all sporting matters.
Additionally, the GFA has formally engaged the Ghana Police Service to immediately conduct a full-scale investigation into the incident and bring all perpetrators to justice. We expect law enforcement agencies to deploy all necessary tools to ensure that those responsible for these heinous acts are identified, arrested, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The GFA reminds all clubs, players, officials, and supporters that there is zero tolerance for acts of violence, intimidation, and hooliganism in Ghana football. The FA will not hesitate to impose severe sanctions on any club, official, or supporter found culpable of engaging in or inciting such behaviour.
Further updates on this matter, including decisions from the GFA Disciplinary Committee and law enforcement investigations, will be communicated in due course.
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Asante Kotoko condemns hooliganism in Ghana football
Kumasi Asante Kotoko football club has strongly condemned hooliganism, describing it as an unacceptable incidents.
The unfortunate voilence marred Kotoko’s Ghana Premier League Matchweek 19 fixture against Nsoatreman FC at the Nana Koramansah Park yesterday.
In a statement signed by the management of the team, they noted that “From the moment of our arrival at the stadium, our team was subjected to open hostility, including confrontations from sections of the home supporters. Despite these provocations, we remained committed to fair competition and proceeded with the game in the spirit of sportsmanship.”
“Unfortunately, the actions of the home crowd throughout the match were completely unacceptable. Missiles were thrown at our bench on multiple occasions, creating an unsafe environment for our players and officials,” he said.
According to them, “The situation escalated further when our Head of Media suffered a serious ear injury after being struck by an object. Additionally, in a shocking act of aggression,some supporters invaded the pitch and physically attacked our goalkeeper, Mohammed Camara, while also hurling missiles at him.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Premier League: Nsoatreman pip Kotoko; Gold Stars drop points; Young Apostles pull shock win; Dreams, Vision bag wins
Asante Kotoko lost 1-0 at Nsoatreman FC but remained top of the Premier League table after match day 19.
Gabriel Bonnah scored the decisive goal in 81st minute to hand his side the survival boosting win at the Nana Kronmansah Park in Nsoatre.
Kotoko remain on top of the table with 34 points after 19 matches while Nsoatreman have jumped to 13th in the table.
Gold Stars FC missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after a drab stalemate against FC Samartex 1996 at home on Sunday February 2, 2025.
The Western derby failed to produce goals as the two top teams shared the spoils in an entertaining match at the Duns Park in Bibiani.
The Miners remain on points with leaders Asante Kotoko on 34 while the defending champions are locked in mid-table.
Nurudeen Abdulai scored the only goal of the match for Medeama SC in a match-winning 1-0 success over Legon Cities on Sunday.
Nurudeen, who is now being deployed as defensive midfielder, grabbed the match winner in the 70th minute to separate the two teams at the TnA Stadium in Tarkwa.
Medeama maintain their 7th position in the table while Cities remain in the bottom three.
Vision FC rallied from behind to beat basement boys Accra Lions 2-1 at home on Sunday February 2, 2025.
Yao Sokpoli opened the scoring for the visitors as early as the 8th minute before Emmanuel Akansase pulled parity in the 79th minute.
As the match appeared to be heading to a draw, Isaac Opoku Agyemang scored the match-winner through the spot kick at the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex in Tema New Town.
Vision find themselves in 11th position while Accra Lions remain firmly rooted at the bottom.
Young Apostles pulled the chestnut out of the blazing fire with a 2-1 win at Nations FC on Sunday.
The visitors scored twice courtesy Emmanuel Kontor and Ramzy Abubakar before defender Razak Simpson pulled a goal back for the home side.
Nations, serving a one-match home suspension, suffered the defeat at the Len Clay Stadium in Obuasi.
The win has lifted Apostles to 12th while Nations remain in third place.
Aduana FC recorded a narrow 1-0 win over Bechem United to triumph in the Bono derby on Sunday.
Kelvin Obeng’s 8th minute strike separated the two teams at the Nana Agyemang Badu I Park.
Aduana lie 13th while Bechem United remain in 6th position.
Dreams FC continued their survival push with a 2-1 win over Basake Holy Stars at home on Sunday.
Abdul Razak Salifu opened the scoring for the home side before Emmanuel Kwame pulled parity for the visitors at the Tuba Astro turf.
Experienced striker Joseph Esso scored the match-winning goal to hand Dreams the vital win in their survival ambition.
Dreams, three points above the drop zone, lie 14th in the table while the Premier League new boys find themselves in 10th position.
Karela United recorded a 2-1 win over Berekum Chelsea at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Alhassan Adamu grabbed a sensational brace (12th and 48th) minutes before Kwasi Fosu pulled a goal back for the visitors.
Despite the win, United remain in the bottom three while Chelsea find themselves in 8th position in the table.
