The Ghana Soccer Association (GFA) has disclosed that a couple of engagements with Nsoatreman FC to handle their concerns were unsuccessful, no longer at present leading to the membership’s withdrawal from the Ghana Premier League.
Nsoatreman formally notified the GFA of their decision on March 14, 2025, citing safety concerns following incidents in fits against Asante Kotoko and FC Samartex 1996. The membership expressed fears over player safety, particularly after being attacked on their formulation to face Samartex, despite having police escort.
The withdrawal follows months of unrest precipitated by the tragic killing of Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley in February, which resulted in arrests, including that of Nsoatreman proprietor Ignatius Baffuor Awuah. The league modified into therefore suspended for a month to implement safety reforms.
The GFA confirmed that it made a couple of attempts to have interaction Nsoatreman to procure to the bottom of the matter, however the discussions yielded no positive . With the membership’s withdrawal, the FA has activated Article 13(5) of its regulations, awarding three parts and three needs to Nsoatreman’s scheduled opponents for the rest of the season. The case has furthermore been referred to the GFA Prosecutor for added disciplinary complaints.
