Carlton Cole Apologises To Ghana Fans, Wants Fine To Be Given Ghanaian Kids Charity

Carlton Cole has apologised to Ghanaian fans for his comments on Twitter

England striker Carlton Cole has issued a grovelling apology to Black Stars fans insisting he wants the fine for his comments on Ghanaians to go to a children’s charity in the West African country.

West Ham caused offence to many Ghanaian by joking on Twitter about Ghana supporters.

He was slapped with a £20,000 by the Football Association and also warned as to his future conduct at a personal hearing on Wednesday after accepting a charge of improper conduct.

The 27-year-old revealed via his Twitter account on Thursday morning that he would request for his fine to be donated to charity.

He wrote: “I will be asking to donate the money to a Ghanaian (sic) charity of my choice, preferably to a children’s charity.

“Hopefully the money will be going to a good cause.

“Sorry if i have offended anyone but there was no malice & harm meant.

“I never knew a light hearted joke would cause so much offence.”

“Sorry if i have offended anyone but there was no malice & harm meant. I never knew a light hearted joke would cause so much offence. ”

Cole made the comments, which he later removed, prior to last month’s Wembley international friendly between England and Ghana.

He tweeted: “Immigration has surrounded the Wembley premises! I knew it was a trap! Hahahaha.

“The only way to get out safely is to wear an England jersey and paint your face w/ the St. George’s flag!”

The Professional Footballers’ Association responded to Cole’s punishment by urging players to be more “vigilant” when using social media.