OFFICIAL: AshantiGold SC suspended from Ghana football by GFA’s Congress

During the 29th Ordinary Session held in Kumasi by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday, the suspension of AshantiGold SC was upheld.

With 67 members voting in favor of the continuation of the suspension, and 17 voting against it, the decision means that AshantiGold SC, based in Obuasi, will remain unable to partake in football activities in the country.

The GFA suspended AshantiGold SC immediately under Article 17(1) of the GFA Statutes due to their association with banned officials, namely Kwaku Frimpong and Emmanuel Frimpong, for their involvement in activities that violate GFA and FIFA statutes, including sports betting and alleged match manipulation.

Dr. Kwaku Frimpong, who was implicated in match manipulation, has received a 10-year ban from all football-related activities and a fine of Ghs 100,000. His son, Emmanuel Frimpong, has been banned for eight years and also received a fine.

The decision to uphold the suspension serves as a clear message from the GFA regarding their commitment to maintaining the integrity of Ghanaian football and ensuring that violations of regulations are appropriately addressed.