Kotoku Royals win protest against Heart of Lions; reclaim top spot in Premier League qualification battle

Ghanaian lower-division side, Kotoku Royals could play in the Ghana Premier League next season after winning a protest case against Heart of Lions to secure Father Christmas points.

The team based in Akim Oda earlier this year filed a protest against Heart of Lions on claims Mohammed Musah who was fielded was unqualified to feature in their matchday 18 encounter.

After looking into the allegations and looking into the facts of the matter, the Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has found Heart of Lions guilty.

As a result, Kotoku Royals have been awarded three points whiles Heart of Lions have been deducted three points.

The three points means that Kotoku Royals can leapfrog Tema Youth Football Club and Liberty Professionals into first on the standings of the division.

As things stand now:

1. Kotoku Royals FC – 56 Points
2. 2. Tema Youth – 55
3. 3. Liberty Professionals FC – 55