Accra Lions, a Ghana Premier League team, has been handed a GH¢5,000 fine by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for misconduct following improper social media commentary about match officials.
The comments, made after the club’s 1-0 defeat to Dreams FC, were deemed to have tarnished the reputation of the game. The club suggested that external forces may have influenced the outcome in favor of Dreams FC, fueling accusations of unfair officiating.
The GFA’s Disciplinary Committee charged Accra Lions under section 34(6)(d) of the GFA Premier League Regulations, 2019, accusing them of actions that brought the sport into disrepute. In addition to the fine, the club has been issued a warning to refrain from repeating such behavior in the future.
The decision follows increasing scrutiny over the conduct of clubs in the league, underscoring the importance of maintaining integrity and respect for officials both on and off the field.
