The Police are on a manhunt for two persons who attacked the coach of Nsoatreman FC, Mr. Maxwell Konadu, during a football game, yesterday, 19th November 2023, at the Sunyani Coronation Park.
The coach who sustained a head injury during the attack is currently receiving medical attention.
Meanwhile, the Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association has issued an immediate temporary ban on Bofoakwa Tano FC from getting access to Sunyani Coronation Park as its home venue.
This decision follows the unfortunate incidents that occurred after the Match Day 11 game between Bofoakwa Tano FC and Nsoatreman FC which led to the physical assault of Nsoatreman’s head coach, Maxwell Konadu.
Sources reveal that some fans of Bofoakwa Tano FC attacked Maxwell Konadu after Nsoatreman secured a draw.
According to the association, the decision is in accordance with the GFA Premier League Regulations Article 14(2) which states inter Alia “the GFA may order the closure of any league centre where the safety of clubs, Match Officials or Spectators cannot be guaranteed.”
The association in a statement, has ordered the Competition Department to determine the venue for the Club’s subsequent home matches in accordance with Article 14(3) Premier League Regulations.
“The GFA notes the unacceptable conduct of the supporters of the home team, Bofoakwa Tano FC and condemns same, without any reservations, the violations of the provisions of the GFA the Safety and Security Regulations and the Premier League Regulations which took place at the match”.
Per the statement, investigation is underway and urge all clubs to adhere to the rules and regulations of the association.
“The GFA demands that Bofoakwa Tano FC shall immediately assist the Regional Police to cause the arrest of the persons involved in this attack on the away team, and the holding of the match officials hostage, without fail, in accordance with the promise given by the clubs to the Inspector General of Police in our engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Police Service.”
The GFA Prosecutors have been tasked to study all the video evidence and the match reports and prefer appropriate Charges immediately and for the Disciplinary Committee to sit on this matter expeditiously
