A fan of Kumasi Asante Kotoko was shot yesterday following the shocking defeat of the Porcupine Warriors to Berekum Chelsea on Sunday, January 12 2020.
The supporter of Asante Kotoko who is said to be in a critical condition, collapsed on the floor after he was shot and had blood oozing from his stomach area.
After the unfortunate act, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released a statement to condemn the violent acts that resulted in the shooting at the Baba Yara Stadium after Berekum Chelsea beat Asante Kotoko 0-1 in Kumasi.
Read the full statement below;
The Ghana Football Association has learnt with extreme disappointment the unfortunate incidents at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi during the Ghana Premier League match between Asante Kotoko and Berekum Chelsea on Sunday.
We are saddened by reports of injuries to football fans and the hospitalization of a fan, following an alleged gun shooting incident. Our profound sympathy goes to the injured, and we pray for a speedy recovery.
The Ghana Football Association takes a dim view of violence at all league centres across the country and totally condemns what may have precipitated the unfortunate development at the Baba Yara Stadium.
While we conduct our own inquest from our designated matchday officials to find out the exact cause of the unfortunate incidents, we call on the Police Service to also conduct a thorough investigation, especially on the alleged shooting incident.
The GFA wishes to assure the general public that it has zero-tolerance for violence, and in accordance with our regulations, will deal ruthlessly with any official or club that is found to have breached our GFA Regulations and GFA Disciplinary Code.
Once again, we wish the injured speedy recovery.
