President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr Kurt E. S Okraku has sincerely rendered an apology to Division One League side, Real Tamale United after some of its players and officials were brutally stoned by supporters of Nsoatreman FC in week 6 of the ongoing Division One League.
The sad incident which occured on Sunday, 7th February 2021 at the Twumasi Sports Complex, has attracted a lot of attention across the World in this era where football violence is rare.
The match which started on a sound footing was characterized by acts of hooliganism by supporters of the home team by throwing of stones and sachet of water just in front of the away team bench.
Efforts by some officials of the home side and security to get the rowdy crowd to stop those acts proved futile, leading injuries to players and management members of RTU.
Speaking to the Host of Gbangu Hot Sports, Sey Mubarick, the Ghana Football Association President appreciated the huge role played by RTU in Ghana Football.
“The FA is surprised by these incidents given that the various leagues centres have been quite smooth since the season begun. I on behalf of the Association want to apologize to the RTU family since they have played a big part in the history of Ghana Football, with some of the finest football administrator, managing the club.”
The FA was represented by the Northern Regional Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Abu Hassan Rhyzo and his Vice Mr Musah Ibrahim Kessie who empathized with the team and interacted with supporters after the incident at the Team’s training grounds.
Kurt Okraku lauded the RFA for taking the first step but assured RTU of the FA’s support.
He further stated that football is growing in Ghana and as a matter of fact he didn’t expect this kind of picture to be painted by some people as the international communities are paying attention the Ghanaian game.
The FA has however banned Nsoatreman FC from using the Twumasi Sports Complex.
The FA president also said, in retaining the Judicial Powers of the FA, the issue has been referred to the Disciplinary Committee for further actions.
Story By: Dey Mubarick
