The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Disciplinary Board has on Sunday,January 14,2024 slamed a fine of $15,000 on the Ghana Football Association over its fans trouble in the Africa Cup of Nations Match 4 game between Ghana and Cape Verde
Meanwhile, Safety and Security Officials in a statement made available revealed that two groups of supporters from Ghana were involved in a scuffle during the half-time break at the stand N°18 which resulted in the use of tear gas during the incident to help calm the situation.
The Disciplinary Board took the decision after examining all the facts, allegations, legal arguments, and evidence submitted in the context of these proceedings.
However,The Ghana Football Association is expected to pay the fine within 60 days of the date of this decision.
GFA while reacting to this decision in a statement,has called on all “supporters groups and all Ghanaians who are in Côte d’Ivoire to cheer the Black Stars to put up their best behaviour within the laws of the game.”
“The Ghana Football Association will liaise with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, under whose authority the supporters travelled to the tournament, and the leadership of the supporters groups to avoid any future occurrence,” GFA added in its statement.
