The GFA Disciplinary Committee has announced its ruling on some cases of misconducts in the Premier, Division One and FA Cup Competitions.
Below are the decided cases:
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
MISCONDUCT DECISIONS
DATED ON TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018
Full written decisions shall be made available to parties who wish to appeal against the Decisions.
| NO | CASE NAME | CASE TYPE & MATCH
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INCIDENT(S) | REGULATIONS BREACH | DECISION |
| 1. | GFA
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Elmina Sharks FC |
Misconduct Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
A stone hit the head of Centre Referee Yakubu Nuhu Liman at the entrance of the main hall. This resulted in rushing the Referee to the hospital. | Article 35(2), 35(4), 35(7d) and 35(9) of the GFA General Regulations and Article 66(1&3) of the GFA Disciplinary Code. | 1. Ban from playing the rescheduled match at Elmina.
2. Fined GHc5,000.00 out of which GHc2,000.00 shall be paid to Referee Yakubu Nuhu Liman.
3. Ensure that the top of the door to the Main Hall leading to the Dressing Room remains cleared at all times.
4. Club Licensing Committee to ensure that Elmina Sharks FC deploy a Movable Tunnel by start of next season |
| 2. | GFA
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Elmina Sharks FC |
Summons
Case
Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
Summoned to show cause why the club should not be sanctioned for failing to control its officials and/or failing to prevent them from entering the inner perimeter and the field of play after the recess. | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match | 1. Fined GHc5,000
2. George Wiredu, the General Manager of Elmina Sharks FC, is hereby cautioned and warned from entering the inner perimeter, failing which you will suffer a ban.
3. Elmina Sharks FC to ensure that the Chief of Elmina FC is restricted to the Presidential Suite of the stadium and not allowed to enter the inner perimeter without authorisation from GFA/PLB on match days, failing which Elmina Sharks FC shall suffer fine. |
| 3. | GFA
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Elmina Sharks FC |
Summons
Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
Summons to show cause why the club should not be sanctioned for failing to control its officials and/or failing to prevent them from entering the inner perimeter and the field of play after the recess. | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match | 1. Fined GHc5,000
2. James Essilfie, the Chief Executive Officer of Medeama SC, are hereby cautioned and warned from entering the inner perimeter, failing which you will suffer a ban.
3. Patrick Akoto, Communication Director of Medeama SC, are hereby cautioned and warned from entering the inner perimeter, failing which you will suffer a ban. |
| 4. | GFA
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Bofoakwa Tano FC |
Misconduct Case Young Apostles FC vrs. Bofoakwa FC
|
Supporters threw missiles onto field of play and confronted the referee too after the match | Article 35(3c) and 35(4) of General Regulations.
Article 66(2&3) of Disciplinary Code. |
1. Fined GHc3,000
2. Warning to never repeat the behaviour
3. Education of the fans on the GFA regulations by management. |
| 5. | GFA
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Sekondi Hasaacas FC |
Misconduct Case Sekondi Hasaacas FC vrs. Samartex FC
|
Supporters invaded the match officials dressing room area | Article 35(2) and 35(4) of the GFA General Regulations.
Article 66(1&3) of the GFA Disciplinary Code.
|
1. Fined GHc2,000
2. Warning to never repeat the behaviour
3. Education of the fans on the GFA regulations by management.
|
| 6. | GFA
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Nsoatreman FC |
Misconduct Case Nsoatreman FC vrs. Berekum Arsenals FC
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Supporters invaded the technical meeting with amidst threats | Article 35(2) and 35(4) of the GFA General Regulations.
Article 66(1&3) of the GFA Disciplinary Code.
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1. Fined GHc2,000
2. Warning to never repeat the behaviour
3. Education of the fans on the GFA regulations by management.
|
| 7. | GFA
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Holy Stars FC (2nd Division Club from Western Region) |
Misconduct Case Oil City FC vrs. Holy Stars FC
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Failure to attend and honour MTN FA Cup Preliminary Round match | Article 11 of the FA Cup Regulations | 1. Forfeit the match
2. Forfeit the benefits given to clubs for the Preliminary Round of the MTN FA Cup – Recharge Cards and Appearance Fee
3. Ban from playing the MTN FA Cup next season.
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| 8. | GFA
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William Gidiglo (Match Commissioner from Ho) |
Summons
Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
To come and show cause why he should not sanctioned for bringing the game to disrepute | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match
|
1. Banned for 4 matches
2. Advised to learn all the GFA Regulations and Statutes
|
| 9. | GFA
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Referee Yakubu Nuhu Liman (Center Referee from Wa) |
Summons
Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
To come and show cause why he should not sanctioned for bringing the game to disrepute | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match
|
1. Case dismissed |
| 10. | GFA
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Rahman Salifu (Referee Assistant 1 from Sunyani) |
Summons
Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
To come and show cause why he should not sanctioned for bringing the game to disrepute | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match
|
1. Banned for 4 matches
2. Advised to learn all the GFA Regulations and Statutes
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| 11. | GFA
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Joseph Sey (Referee Assistant 2 from Sunyani) |
Summons
Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
To come and show cause why he should not sanctioned for bringing the game to disrepute | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match | 1. Banned for 4 matches
2. Advised to learn all the GFA Regulations and Statutes
|
| 12. | GFA
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Daniel Dorgbeto (4th Referee from Kintampo) |
Summons
Case Elmina Sharks FC V Medeama SC |
To come and show cause why he should not sanctioned for bringing the game to disrepute | In accordance with Article 41(3)(5) of the GFA Status and after studying the match reports and watching the video of the match | 1. Banned for 4 matches
2. Advised to learn all the GFA Regulations and Statutes
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Prosper Harrison Addo, Esq.
Chairman, Disciplinary Committee
Tuesday, May 22, 2018