GFA charges Golden Kick FC, coach Nii Parker Hanson after FA Cup loss

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The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has levelled charges against Division One League side Golden Kick FC and their head coach, Nii Parker Hanson, following their MTN FA Cup loss to Asante Kotoko.

Golden Kick suffered a 2-1 defeat in the final held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Sunday.

In the aftermath, the GFA’s Disciplinary Committee announced separate charges for misconduct.

Coach Nii Parker Hanson is accused of making post-match comments that allegedly brought the game into disrepute.

According to the GFA, his remarks about the match officials breached the Division One League Regulations and were considered inappropriate.

He has been given until Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to respond to the allegations.

In addition, Golden Kick FC face multiple charges under the GFA Disciplinary Code and Division One League Regulations.

Golden Kick FC have been charged with breaches of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019 and the Division One League Regulations, 2019 following their MTN FA Cup final match against Asante Kotoko. It is alleged that supporters of Golden Kick FC threw objects onto the field of play during the said match. Further, the club is alleged to have made social media commentary on the match officials, which brings the competition into disrepute. Golden Kick FC have until Wednesday, June 18, 2025 to respond to the charges.

The club is alleged to have engaged in conduct that included fans throwing objects onto the pitch and posting inflammatory comments on social media directed at match officials—acts the GFA says damage the integrity of the competition.

The club has also been given until Wednesday, June 18, to respond to the charges.

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