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Sports News of Wednesday, 27 January 2021

Source: GNA

GFA to investigate bribery allegations involving RTU and Nkoranza Warriors

This follows complaints received by the GFA on the said match regarding bribery of match officials This follows complaints received by the GFA on the said match regarding bribery of match officials

The Compliance and Integrity Officer of Ghana Football Association (GFA) has opened investigations into alleged misconduct of Mr. Ibrahim Fuseini Match Commissioner for the Division One League game between Real Tamale United (RTU) and Nkoranza Warriors FC.

This follows complaints received by the GFA on the said match regarding bribery of match officials before the match Match-day three between Real Tamale United FC and Nkoranza Warriors FC at the Aliu Mahama Stadium, Tamale.

A statement from the GFA said the Match Commissioner was alleged to have attempted to bribe the referees in order for them not to write an accurate report about the incidents that happened during and after the match.

The Compliance & Integrity Officer of the GFA is working with the GFA Prosecutors and other experts in the investigation.

The Report of the investigation would subsequently be sent to the appropriate judicial body for necessary action.

Meanwhile, the Match Commissioner would not officiate any match until the matter is fully adjudicated in accordance with the Regulations of the Association.

Members of the general public can report any unethical act or behaviour by a club official, match officials or GFA official to the integrity office email - integrity@ghanafa.org or to the hotline - 0593371735