Bankroller and owner of Nations FC, Dr. Kwame Kyei, has made an emotional declaration following the violent and chaotic scenes that unfolded during his team’s Matchday 33 Ghana Premier League clash against Basake Holy Stars at the Ampain AAK II Arena over the weekend.
Speaking to Asempa FM, Dr. Kyei condemned the acts of violence and reiterated that no trophy was worth endangering the lives of players or supporters.
“I don’t care if I suffer a point deduction or lose the league title. For me to win the league and someone dies, I will never accept that,” he stated.
“Our fans were not allowed into the stadium. We have seen recently a fan lose their life. I won’t let that happen to my players or supporters.”
“I was not pleased with what happened at Ayinase. I have never seen anything like that before,” he added.
The match, which was supposed to be a crucial encounter in the 2024/25 title race, descended into disorder after contentious penalty decisions led to protests from Nations FC players.
Tensions boiled over when Dr. Kyei and his son, Divine Kyei, the club president, were physically assaulted by fans, prompting the team to boycott the remainder of the match.
The abandonment of the match has sparked widespread concern over the safety and integrity of the league, with calls mounting for the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to take swift disciplinary and administrative action.
Despite the chaos, Nations FC remain top of the Ghana Premier League table with 60 points, just one matchday remaining in the season. However, with the league’s outcome potentially hinging on the GFA’s pending decision on the Ayinase incident, Nations FC’s title hopes hang in the balance.
Meanwhile, the GFA is yet to release an official statement on the events or clarify the next steps concerning the outcome of the match and any disciplinary measures.