GFA condemns fan shooting at the Baba Yara Stadium
An Asante Kotoko supporter was shot by the police in Kotoko’s defeat against Berekum Chelsea on Sunday at the Baba Yara Stadium.
The supporters at the Baba Yara Stadium were furiously protesting against the referee’s officiating; Charles Bulu mistakenly sent off Empem Dacosta for a foul committed by another Kotoko player.
Matters escalated after the game and the police at the stadium shot a fan in an attempt to safely escort the officials out of the venue. The injured fan was taken to the hospital and is currently receiving treatment.
Ghana FA released a statement condemning the incidents at the Baba Yara Stadium and vowed to investigate the whole ordeal at the game on Sunday.
Full Statement:
The Ghana Football Association has learnt with extreme disappointment the unfortunate incidents at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi during the Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea on Sunday.
We are saddened by reports of injuries to football fans and the hospitalization of a fan, following an alleged gun shooting incident.
Our profound sympathy goes to the injured, and we pray for a speedy recovery.
The Ghana Football Association takes a dim view of violence at all league centers across the country and totally condemns what may have precipitated the unfortunate development at the Baba Yara Stadium.
While we conduct our own inquest from our designated matchday officials to find out the exact cause of the unfortunate incidents, we call on the Police Service to also conduct a thorough investigation, especially on the alleged shooting incident.
The GFA wishes to assure the general public that it has zero-tolerance for violence, and in accordance with our regulations, will deal ruthlessly with any official or club that is found to have breached our GFA Regulations and GFA Disciplinary Code.
Once again, we wish the injured speedy recovery.
SIGNED:
COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
