Ghana FA fines Karela United GHc5,000 & lift ban on home grounds after fans destroyed Medeama bus

The much anticipated verdict following the vandalisation of Medeama’s team bus leading to the injury of some players have been released on Monday

Ghana Football Association’s disciplinary committee has found Karela United guilty of three misconducts following their fans’ troubles leading to the vandalisation of Medeama’s team bus in June.

Karela lost 2-1 at home in round of 32 of the FA Cup to Medeama and their fans subsequently smashed several windows of the away side’s 52-seater Benz with objects like bottles and stones. as it was parked inside the Crossby Awuah Memorial Park.

Medeama former player like Eric Kwakwa even picked up some injuries in the process.

“Karela FC was charged on three counts of
misconduct in their MTN FA Cup match against Medeama at the Aiyinase CAM park. Karela FC was charged for breaching Article 33 of the GFA FA Cup regulations, Article 16(1)(c), Article 16(2)(b) and Article 16(2)(f) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019,” a GFA statement read.

“In the said match, Karela FC was charged for failing to ensure the safety of the match officials and players as supporters of club were seenthrowing stones at referees, throwing stones at Medeama Players, and also throwing stones at Medeama SC’s bus.

“The Club was also charged after supporters of the club were seen throwing stones and
causing damage to the glass windows of
Medeama SC’s bus.

“At a personal hearing, Karela FC represented by the Club’s CEO Elloeny Amande pleaded not guilty to all charges. He further explained the incidents that occurred at the Aiyinase CAM Park before, during and after the said match.”

“Karela FC is found guilty of the Charges. The Committee therefore, makes the following decisions:

1. That after watching the video recording of the match and examining the reports of the match officials, Karela FC is found guilty of the Charges.
2. That a fine of GHc5,000 is hereby imposed on Karela FC in accordance with Article 6.1(c) of the GFA Disciplinary Code
3. That Karela FC shall pay for the full cost of repair of the broken glass of Medeama SC’s team bus
4. That the indefinite ban imposed on the Aiyinase CAM Park is hereby lifted
5. That Karela FC is warned that any future misconduct shall receive a more severe
   punishment.
6. That the fine imposed on Karela FC shall be paid to the GFA within 14 days failing which the GFA shall apply Article 15 of the Disciplinary Code,” the statement added.