Hooliganism reared its ugly head in Ghana football once again, this time in the Division One League, where match officials had to be rushed off the field after a game between Elmina Sharks and Swedru All Blacks on Sunday at the Ndoum Stadium.
All Blacks won the game 1-0, but it was the chaotic scenes after referee Eso Doh Morrison’s final whistle that stole the headlines.
Players and officials of Elmina Sharks attacked the referee and other match officials over the penalty call which resulted in the All Blacks win.
The Division One League match between Elmina Sharks and Swedru All Blacks ended in chaos, with some Sharks players and officials attacking the referee over a disputed penalty decision.
The All Blacks won 1-0 at the Nduom Sports Complex.#JoySports pic.twitter.com/QpgTt4fn1o
— #JoySports (@JoySportsGH) February 16, 2025
It took the prompt intervention of police on ground to stop the already chaotic scene from escalating.
This incident comes just two weeks after the fatal stabbing of Asante Kotoko fan, Nana Pooley, at a matchweek 19 Ghana Premier League game between Nsoatreman and Asante Kotoko.
This week’s Division One league fixtures were supposed to enforce the Ghana Football Association’s newly enhanced matchday and security protocols.
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