GFA Suspends League Matches Following Deadly Clash between Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC

Accra, Ghana - 03 Feb, 2025 - The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced the postponement of matchday 20 league matches, following a violent incident at a match between Nsoatreman FC and Kumasi Asante Kotoko that resulted in a fatality.

In a statement, the GFA stated that the decision to postpone Matchday 20 is aimed at allowing the GFA to engage with stakeholders and discuss the implications of the violence. The association says it will use the time to assess the situation, consult with relevant parties, and develop strategies to prevent such incidents in the future.

The GFA has been working to improve the overall football experience in Ghana and has expressed its commitment to dealing with the incident swiftly and decisively. The association says it wants to send a clear message that violence has no place in Ghanaian football.

The postponement is expected to be a temporary measure, with the GFA set to announce new dates for the postponed matches in due course.

Source: Lead News Online