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Full list of GFA sanctions slapped on AshantiGold for involvement in July 2021 match-fixing
The Ghana Football Association has slapped a 10-year ban on the President of AshantiGold Football Club, Dr Kwaku Frimpong.
This is after the association’s extensive investigation into possible match manipulation of a Ghana Premier League game involving AshantiGold and Inter Allies in July 2021.
According to the FA verdict released on Monday, May 16, the official’s actions were at variance with the Ghana Premier League regulations Article 34.5 (d) (i).
- At the end of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season, Ashantigold SC shall be demoted to the Division Two League in accordance with Article 6(3)(h) of the GFA Disciplinary Code 2019.
- That a fine of ¢100,000 is imposed on Ashantigold SC in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) and Article 6(4) of the GFA Disciplinary Code 2019.
- The President of Ashantigold SC, Dr Kwaku Frimpong, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 120 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- That a fine of ¢100,000 is imposed on Dr Kwaku Frimpong in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(ii) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- The CEO of Ashantigold SC, Emmanuel Frimpong, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 96 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- That a fine of ¢50,000 is imposed on the Chief Executive Officer of Ashantigold SC Emmanuel Frimpong in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(ii) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- The Head Coach of Ashantigold SC, Thomas Duah, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 24 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- The Team Manager of Ashantigold SC, Aidoo Gee Ahmed, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 24 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- The underlisted players of Ashantigold SC are hereby banned for 24 months each in accordance with 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
Player Name Jersey Number
Stephen Owusu Banahene 4
Dacosta Ampem 7
Frank Akoto 15
Agyemang Isaac Opoku 19
Amos Kofi Nkrumah 24
Eric Esso 25
Moses Kwame 29
Solomon Afriyie 35
- That Samed Mohammed, Player number 32 of Ashantigold SC, is hereby banned for 30 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- That Seth Osei, Player number 33 of Ashantigold SC, is hereby banned for 30 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.
- That the underlisted players and official of Ashantigold SC who were invited but failed to appear before the Committee are hereby banned for 48 months each in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations:
- Emmanuel Owusu – Player
- Mohammed Bailou – Player
- Amos Addai – Player
- Paul De Vries Asare – Player
- Nana Kwasi Darling – Sporting Director
- That all sanctions mentioned above shall commence from the 2022/23 League season.
This decision shall be communicated to FIFA to be given international application in accordance with the GFA Disciplinary Code and FIFA Disciplinary Code, considering that a number of players are now playing in clubs outside the jurisdiction of the Ghana Football Association.
Source: Joy Sports
The Ghana First Alliance, a movement, is today staging a protest in Accra against the renewal of the mining licence of Gold Fields, a mining company owned by a South African citizen operating in Ghana.
The demonstration, dubbed “Operation No Contract Renewal: South Africa Must Go,” is being held to demand that government does not renew the company’s licence.
The group says their protest is linked to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa by a protest group known as “march to march.”
They claim that many Ghanaian-owned shops were looted, while others were attacked, with some cases leading to deaths.
They also say the situation forced the Ghana government to evacuate thousands of Ghanaians from South Africa back to Ghana.
Speaking to some of the protesters, they said they will move to several key locations in Accra, including the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Jubilee House, where they intend to present their petition.
The protesters are calling on government to terminate the Gold Fields contract and hand over the mining concessions to capable Ghanaians to manage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
