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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 Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
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