Posted On Saturday, 9th June 2012
Derek Boateng
Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng claims he was punched by a police officer after the 1-0 defeat to Zambia in Ndola on Saturday in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier.
The FC Dnipro ace was embroiled in an altercation with policemen on the tartan tracks of the Levy Sports Stadium before entering the dressing room.
Many Ghana players protested to Tunisia referee Med Kordi at the final whistle due to some of his controversial decisions.
Boateng claims he was taunted by a steward and as he walked off the pitch an officer in uniform punched him behind.
“When I was coming off the pitch, one of the guys came in front of me trying to tease me,” Boateng lamented at a post match press conference.
“I just said to him they will be coming to Ghana and I walked towards him but a policeman punched me from behind. This is not football.”
Some other Ghanaian players were seen in hot exchanges at the end of the game with Ben Acheampong held by the shirt by a policeman.
Jordan Ayew had to be separated by team-mates as some security officials and stewards exchanged words with him.