The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, owner of Elmina Sharks Football Club, for alleged violations of the Division One League Regulations and the GFA Disciplinary Code.
The charges stem from a controversial incident during a league match between Elmina Sharks and Swedru All Blacks.
The match, held at the Dr Nduom Sports Complex, took a dramatic turn when Dr Nduom allegedly entered the inner perimeter and the field of play without authorisation to protest a penalty decision. His actions reportedly disrupted the game.
Additionally, the GFA accused Dr Nduom of inciting Elmina Sharks players, officials, and supporters against the match referees. He is also alleged to have used social media to further inflame tensions, urging fans and club officials to take action against the referees.
Dr Nduom has until Wednesday, February 19, to formally respond to the charges.
Meanwhile, Elmina Sharks’ Public Relations Officer (PRO), Kingsley Smith Arthur, has distanced the club from those involved in the referee attack, insisting they were imposters, not genuine supporters.
“A player identified one of the imposters from Swedru, stating he had seen the man during our first-leg match in Swedru. This individual hit the player, leading to a confrontation. After striking the player, the imposter then went on to grab the referee.
“If you carefully watch the video, you’ll see 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 said.
