The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, owner of Elmina Sharks Football Club, for alleged breaches of the Division One League Regulations and the GFA Disciplinary Code following a controversial incident during a league match against Swedru All Blacks.
The match, played at the Dr Nduom Sports Complex, descended into controversy after Dr Nduom allegedly entered the inner perimeter and the field of play without authorisation to protest a penalty decision.
His actions reportedly disrupted proceedings, prompting the GFA to take disciplinary action.
Additionally, Dr Nduom has been accused of inciting Elmina Sharks players, officials, and supporters against the match officials.
The GFA further alleges that he used social media to escalate tensions, urging fans and club officials to take action against the referees.
Dr. Nduom has been given until Wednesday, February 19, to officially respond to the charges.
Meanwhile, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of Elmina Sharks, Kingsley Smith Arthur, has distanced the club from those responsible for the attack on referee Morrison, insisting that they were imposters rather than genuine supporters of the club.
“A player, who pointed out one of the imposters from Swedru, claimed he had seen the man during our first-leg match in Swedru. This alleged imposter hit the player, leading to a confrontation between them. At that moment, after striking the player, the imposter went on to grab the referee.
“If you carefully watch the video, you’ll notice a man in white attire holding the referee, with ‘Elmina Sharks’ written on the back of his outfit. These are the individuals we are calling imposters, and we have video evidence that we will release,” he stated.
