See the full list of sanctions against AshantiGold for involvement in match-fixing

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) earlier indicated that AshantiGold SC have been demoted from the Ghana Premier League to the Division Two League.

This is after the club was found guilty of match manipulation in their 2020/21 Ghana Premier League Matchday 34 game against Inter Allies FC.

Several sanctions have been meted out to AshantiGold and this will take effect from the 2022/2023 Ghana Premier League season.

For those asking, this is the match, played in July 2021, that has led to the Ghana FA demoting two clubs (Ashgold and Inter Allies) to the third-tier, with several players and officials banned.

The GFA investigations revealed the match was FIXED. pic.twitter.com/bzWXPYRjbb

— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) May 16, 2022

Among the sanctions is a ¢100,000 fine against the club and its President, Dr Kwaku Frimpong, respectively.

Here is the full list of sanctions:

• At the end of the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League season, Ashantigold SC shall be demoted to the Division Two League in accordance with Article 6(3)(h) of the GFA Disciplinary Code 2019.
• That a fine of ¢100,000 is imposed on Ashantigold SC in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) and Article 6(4) of the GFA Disciplinary Code 2019.

• The President of Ashantigold SC, Dr Kwaku Frimpong, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 120 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• That a fine of ¢100,000 is imposed on Dr Kwaku Frimpong in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(ii) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• The CEO of Ashantigold SC, Emmanuel Frimpong, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 96 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• That a fine of ¢50,000 is imposed on the Chief Executive Officer of Ashantigold SC Emmanuel Frimpong in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(ii) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• The Head Coach of Ashantigold SC, Thomas Duah, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 24 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• The Team Manager of Ashantigold SC, Aidoo Gee Ahmed, is banned from taking part in any football-related activity for 24 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• The underlisted players of Ashantigold SC are hereby banned for 24 months each in accordance with 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

Player Name Jersey Number

Stephen Owusu Banahene 4

Dacosta Ampem 7

Frank Akoto 15

Agyemang Isaac Opoku 19

Amos Kofi Nkrumah 24

Eric Esso 25

Moses Kwame 29

Solomon Afriyie 35

• That Samed Mohammed, Player number 32 of Ashantigold SC, is hereby banned for 30 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• That Seth Osei, Player number 33 of Ashantigold SC, is hereby banned for 30 months in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations 2019.

• That the underlisted players and official of Ashantigold SC who were invited but failed to appear before the Committee are hereby banned for 48 months each in accordance with Article 34.5(d)(i) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations:

1. Emmanuel Owusu Player
2. Mohammed Bailou Player
3. Amos Addai Player
4. Paul De Vries Asare Player
5. Nana Kwasi Darling Sporting Director

The GFA’s decision shall be communicated to FIFA to be given international application in accordance with the GFA Disciplinary Code and FIFA Disciplinary Code, since a number of players are now playing in outside clubs.

Source: The Independent Ghana