Aduana FC coach Samuel Boadu and Asante Kotoko SC face disciplinary charges from the Ghana Football Association after their Ghana Premier League Week 4 match at the Baba Yara Stadium. The GFA alleges that Boadu made improper and provocative gestures towards Kotoko fans during the game. He has been charged under Article 34(6)(d) of the 2025 Ghana Premier League Regulations and must respond by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Asante Kotoko have also been charged for failing to control their supporters after some fans reportedly threw objects onto the pitch following the match. The club faces charges under Article 16(2)(b) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, and they share the same deadline to respond.
The charges come after a tense encounter on Sunday in Kumasi where Aduana FC defeated Kotoko 2-0. This loss ended Kotoko’s unbeaten run in the league, handing Aduana a notable away victory.
The GFA said it will review the responses from both Boadu and Kotoko before deciding on the next steps. The incidents have drawn attention after a fiercely contested match that left fans and officials on edge.
The Week 4 clash at Baba Yara Stadium was marked by high emotions, reflecting the stakes each team attached to the early league standings. Aduana’s win was significant, but the conduct of the coach and the crowd incidents have shifted focus to disciplinary matters.
Kotoko’s supporters have a history of passionate backing, but reports of objects thrown onto the field raise concerns about fan behaviour and stadium safety. The GFA’s charge against the club highlights the responsibility teams bear for crowd control during matches.
Meanwhile, Boadu’s alleged gestures towards the home fans fall under the league’s regulations aimed at maintaining respect and sportsmanship on the pitch. The specific nature of these gestures has not been detailed publicly.
The GFA’s disciplinary process will now take into account the replies from both parties before ruling. The timeline for responses sets a clear path for swift resolution ahead of the league’s next fixtures.
This disciplinary action arrives as Ghana’s top-flight football continues to draw large crowds and intense rivalries. The GFA’s move signals a firm stance on conduct both on the sidelines and in the stands.
The outcome of these charges could affect future matches involving both Aduana FC and Asante Kotoko, as well as set a tone for behaviour expected from coaches and fans alike.
The GFA’s decision is awaited closely by the local football community, which is mindful of maintaining order and respect during high-profile league matches.
According to 3News.
