Hearts of Oak midfielder Mohammed Hussein has apologised publicly for his behaviour towards referee Reginald Collins Amoah during last weekend’s Premier League clash with Asante Kotoko.
The midfielder faces a misconduct charge after he was reported to have confronted the match official following Hearts’ 1-0 defeat at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday.
In a statement posted on Facebook on Monday, Hussein admitted his actions at the final whistle were out of line and accepted full responsibility.
He extended his apology to the Ghana Football Association, the referee, his teammates and the club’s supporters, stressing that his conduct fell short of the standards expected.
Hussein noted that the heat of the game contributed to his reaction, conceding that he allowed his emotions to get the better of him.
He added that he is determined to learn from the episode and remain committed to maintaining professionalism moving forward.
Personal Statement of Apology – Mohammed Hussein
I wish to begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to the supporters of Accra Hearts of Oak, who turned up in their numbers to stand behind the team in our match against Kotoko. Your passion and loyalty mean everything to us, and I am painfully aware that my actions at the end of the game fell short of the respect you deserve.
With a heavy heart, I sincerely apologise to the Ghana Football Association (GFA), the referee, my teammates, our cherished supporters, and the wider football community. What happened after the final whistle was unacceptable, and I take full responsibility for my behaviour.
Throughout the game, I felt frustrated and felt I was being persistently fouled without protection from the referees. In that moment of emotion, I allowed frustration to cloud my judgment. Instead of showing restraint and respect, I reacted wrongly, and I regret it deeply. My actions do not reflect who I am as a person, nor the values I hold as a professional footballer.
To the referee involved, I am truly sorry for confronting you in the manner that I did. I respect the difficult role referees play in ensuring fairness, and I humbly ask for your forgiveness for my lapse in judgment.
To the GFA, my club, my teammates, and our loyal fans, I promise to learn from this painful experience. I will work harder to remain calm under pressure, to honour the phobia badge I love and wear, and to uphold the dignity of our beautiful game.
Once again, I offer my heartfelt apologies to everyone affected by my actions. I am committed to making amends and proving, through my conduct going forward, that I have learned from this mistake
Both the player and Hearts of Oak have been cited by the GFA Disciplinary Committee and are expected to submit their responses by Tuesday, November 11.
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