Division Two Middle League: Okwaku United vs Kwaebibirem United FC to be replayed

The Eastern Region Division Two match middle league match between Okwaku United and Kwaebibirem United FC will be replayed at a neutral venue, the Ghana FA has ruled in a latest appeal decision. 

The decision to award the points to Kwaebibirem United FC has been quashed by the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association.

Okwahu United were declared losers by the judicial body in the Eastern region but that has been overturned by the higher appellate body.

“That the Division Two Middle League match between Kwaebibirem United FC and Okwahu United shall be declared null and void,” part of a ruling from the Disciplinary Committee read

“That the match shall be replayed on a date and at a venue to be determined by the ERFA with adequate security presence.

“That though the Appeals Committee has ruled that the match should be replayed, anyone who misconducted themselves at the said match shall be charged by the ERFA prosecutor.

Fans rushed onto the pitch after referee Emmanuel Kofi Agudavi awarded a controversial penalty to Kwaebibirem- which sparked anger and chaos in Dawu.

The match will now be replayed with the winner squaring off with Koforidua Suhyen Sporting Club for a sole slot to zone 3.

-GSN