BREAKING: Kotoko’s Richmond Lamptey banned for 2-and-half years over Match-Fixing

The GFA Disciplinary Committee has handed a 2-and-half year ban to Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey for his role in last season’s fixed match against AshantiGold, while the 25-year-old was an Inter Allies player.

The decision was stated in a ruling published on the GFA website that spelt out the demotion of Inter Allies to the Division Two League with a fine of GHC 100,000. The relegation of Inter Allies takes effect from the 2022/23 league season.

Coach Felix Aboagye and Team Manager Reuben Adjetey have both been banned from all football-related activities for 2 years while Inter Allies player Fard Ibrahim was banned for 3 years for his role in the fixed match and also placing bets on multiple matches and competitions on his phone.

Hashmin Musah, who scored two own goals against AshantiGold in the fixed match, was banned for 2 years but the sanction was reduced to 6 months for his role in unravelling the match manipulation plot.

Nine Inter Allies players have been handed 2-year bans including; Goalkeeper Danso Wiredu Mensah, Alex Aso, Abdul Kadir Mohammed, Isah Ali, Andy Opke and Mohammed Zakari. The rest are Richard Acquaah, Shaibu Taufiq, Felix Abuska and Goalkeeper’s Trainer Joseph Boye Markwei.

According to the GFA Disciplinary Committee, the decisions, which will take effect from the 2022/23 league season, will be communicated to FIFA to be given international application since a number of players are now playing in clubs outside Ghana.