Division One side Starke FC has been ordered by the GFA Disciplinary Committee to play two official home matches in an empty stadium.
Starke attracted the sanction when their fans prevented the video coverage of an MTN FA Cup match, assaulted and sprinkled a concoction (“apea”) on match officials during an MTN FA Cup game against Sekondi Hasaacas last season.
As a result, the club was found to have contravened Article 35(c) of the GFA General Regulations, with further charges under Articles 35(3), 39(7) a and b of the General Regulations and Article 66(3) of the Disciplinary Code preferred against them.
In addition, Starke have also been fined GH¢750.
In a related development, the GFA Disciplinary Committee has fined Real Tamale United GH¢1,000 for the misconduct of its supporters.
Supporters of the club insulted and assaulted the Assistant Referee One (Dauda Seidu) in an MTN FA Cup round of 64 match against UCC Young Stars FC.
As a result, the club was charged under Articles 35(3) b, 34(4) and 39(7) a and b of the General Regulations of the GFA.
Article 35(4) of the General Regulations states: “The Association shall hold clubs responsible for the misconduct of their supporters before, during and after a match.”
The committee, however, commended the management of the club for causing the arrest of the culprits and making them sign a bond of good behaviour.
