The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has condemned persistent violence and misconduct at various match venues of the Ghana Premier League, particularly other divisions.
The administrator of the football association said the association would not hesitate to arrest and prosecute persons who had indulged in hooliganism at match centres.
The GFA’s caution statement comes on the back of incident recorded over the weekend where some irate fans of Kumasi Asante Kotoko went on rampage and destroyed seats at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex.
Their actions followed a late penalty awarded to Nations FC during a Week Six fixture of the ongoing 2023/24 Ghana Premier League. The game ended 2-2.
“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 sporting judicial proceedings and its sanctions regime will be strictly enforced,” the GFA said.
The Association further assured the security services of cooperation to “effect arrest of persons who violate national laws at games and take them through the criminal justice system.
It also called on members to ensure “the menace becomes a thing of the past” adding that “officials of all clubs in the topflight league ought to be reminded of their responsibilities and duties to exhibit behaviours of respect, fair play, and tolerance before, during, and after all football matches.”
“Clubs are urged and encouraged to join the Association in the quest to further educate all stakeholders, including club supporters on the provisions of the Disciplinary Code and the sanctions their misconduct pose to the clubs.”
The GFA also schooled footballing supporters to always had in mind that there are processes for redress of all issues in their displeasure which they should allow the management of their clubs to pursue officially than taking the law into their hands.
It added “culprits” found guilty in accordance with the GFA Disciplinary Code and relevant Competition Regulations will be taken “through the criminal justice system.”
