Police have arrested coach Napari Suheru, for assaulting a female referee during a Division 1B football match near in Tamale.
The incident occurred at Game Centre 3, where the match had to be prematurely halted in the 38th minute due to a pitch invasion and the subsequent assault on the referee.
In an official statement released by the Ghana FA, they condemn the violent attack on Referee Abdul Rahman Sakina Nasara and confirm that the coach is now being actively pursued by authorities.
The injured referee has however undergone medical scans and received necessary care at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, and she is currently in stable condition at the Tamale Technical University Hospital.
The incident has sparked widespread concern within the football community, highlighting the importance of safeguarding the well-being and safety of referees and participants in the sport.
Meanwhile, coach Napari Suheru, is currently in police custody and will be brought before the court to face justice for his actions.
In the ongoing investigation by the Police, Inspector-General Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has urged the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to inform the Police in advance about all football matches in the lower leagues, just as they do for the Premier League.
