Ghana Premier League club, Karela United, have suspended one of its players following an alleged defilement case involving a teenager.
According to reports, the player was on Wednesday held in police custody after the victim’s father reported the incident.
A statement released by the club on Thursday indicated that it has suspended the player while an investigation of the matter continues.
“The management of Karela United Football Club hereby announces that it has… suspended player [named withheld] pending the conclusion of an ongoing Police investigation into an allegation that he sexually abused a teenager,” part of the statement said.
The statement also added that management would decide definitively on his future at the club after the case had been resolved by the court, adding that it does not support any support violence of any kind.
“Management will wait for the court’s final determination of the case before making a final decision concerning his future at the club.
“The Club will not make any further comments on this matter until the legal processes come to a final conclusion.”
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