The National Sports Authority (NSA) has issued a stern warning against the “Stop Galamsey” protests and other planned demonstrations during the Black Stars’ 2025 AFCON qualifying match against Sudan at the Accra Sports Stadium.
This follows a three-day protest in Accra last week by Ghanaian youth, who marched against illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey, which has polluted many rivers and threatened public safety.
Protest organizers have expressed their intention to continue the demonstrations at the stadium, encouraging fans to wear protest attire. In response, the NSA released a firm warning just hours before kickoff.
In a statement from the NSA’s Public Relations department, the authority made it clear that any individual or fan promoting a political agenda would be apprehended.
The NSA further noted that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is strongly opposed to such protests and would take severe action against anyone involved.
“Any individual or group of persons who openly display any political or pressure group paraphernalia, apparel or placards at the Accra Sports Stadium will be apprehended by the security apparatus who will be deployed in and around the facility.
In this regard, football fans are advised to adhere to all the match day security regulations before, during and after the game to avoid any form of arrest or sanctions,” part of the statement read.
