Nations Football Club has issued a strongly worded statement explaining its decision to discontinue its matchday 33 Ghana Premier League match against Basake Holy Stars on June 1, 2025.
The club cited “a series of unacceptable incidents that undermined the integrity of the game and the safety of our personnel.”
In the statement, Nations FC detailed several grievances, beginning with the level of officiating, which they described as “extremely poor and well below the expected standards.”
The club said the situation “compromised the fairness and credibility of the match, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the competition.”
The club also reported an attack on senior executives, stating: “Our President, Mr. Divine Kyei Boadu, and Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei, were physically assaulted by home supporters. This hostile and violent conduct created an unsafe environment for our players, technical team, and officials.”
Security arrangements were also called into question. Nations FC noted that pre-match agreements had stipulated the deployment of 70 police officers for adequate coverage, “however, fewer than 20 officers were present on the day, leaving our team and supporters vulnerable and exposed.”
Supporters of the club were not spared from the ordeal. “Despite holding valid match tickets, our fans were unjustly denied entry into the stadium,” the statement added. “This act of discrimination and disrespect is unacceptable and contrary to the spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.”
Concerns were also raised over the treatment of club media personnel. “Our accredited club videographer, who had full authorization from the Ghana Football Association, was prevented from recording the match by both supporters and officials of the home team, with the apparent support of the Match Commissioner.”
In concluding, the club called on the Ghana Football Association and all relevant stakeholders “to investigate these incidents and take the appropriate disciplinary and regulatory measures.” It urged that “the safety, dignity, and fairness owed to every club, official, and supporter must be upheld at all times.”
The Communications Department signed off the statement, describing the decision to halt the game as “difficult,” but necessary under the circumstances.
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