Following Asante Kotoko’s narrow victory over Samartex on Sunday, April 21, 2024, some local football enthusiasts expressed their dissatisfaction with a penalty awarded to Kotoko during the match.
The controversy arose when Emmanuel Kotei delivered a cross into the Samartex box, where Peter Aminu attempted to make a connection but collided with a Samartex defender.
The referee swiftly awarded Asante Kotoko a penalty, prompting protests from the Samartex team, who argued they were the victims of a foul.
Enoch Morrison successfully converted the penalty in the second half, securing a 1-0 win for Kotoko at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium.
However, the decision to award the penalty sparked debate among fans, with some criticising the call and labelling the officiating as ‘disgusting’.
Reactions on X (formerly Twitter) varied, with some questioning the referee’s judgement while others expressed frustration with what they perceived as unfair officiating.
Check out some reactions regarding the penalty awarded to Asante Kotoko.