Nations FC striker Emmanuel Annor has publicly criticised the Ghana Football Association (GFA) after he was fined GHS500 for displaying a religious message during a Ghana Premier League match against Asante Kotoko.
Annor received the fine after celebrating a goal by removing his jersey to reveal an undershirt with the inscription, “I belong to Jesus.”
The GFA’s Disciplinary Committee ruled that the act violated league regulations, which prohibit the display of religious or political messages during matches.
In addition to the fine, the striker was issued a formal warning, with the GFA cautioning that any repeat offence could attract harsher sanctions.
However, Annor took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to express his frustration, describing the decision as an example of double standards within the sport.
“Why can football players celebrate LGBTQ+ sexuality but not their love for Christ?” he questioned.
He quoted Romans 14:8 in his post: “If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.”
Annor ended his post with a bold affirmation of his faith: “It’s the Kingdom’s work on the pitch!”