The Ghana Football Association’s Disciplinary Committee has ruled in favour of Basake Holy Stars FC following the abrupt end of their Matchday 33 fixture against Nations FC.
The decision comes after investigations found Nations FC responsible for the events that led to the abandonment of the match.
In its verdict, the Committee awarded a 3-0 win to Basake Holy Stars, the designated home side. The ruling also imposes a series of punitive measures on Nations FC, citing violations of the GFA Premier League Regulations.
Basake Holy Stars’ protest was upheld, while a counter-protest by Nations FC was dismissed.
The Committee concluded that Nations FC’s actions directly caused the disruption, thereby forfeiting the match under Article 33(1)(b) of the regulations. As a result, three points and three goals have been awarded to Basake Holy Stars in accordance with Articles 33(2) and 34(12), boosting their league position.
In addition to the forfeiture, Nations FC has been docked a further three points from their season tally, as stipulated under Article 33(5)(a).
The club has also been fined GH₵2,500. Half of the amount (GH₵1,250) is to be paid to Basake Holy Stars FC as compensation, while the remaining half will go to the GFA, in line with Article 33(5)(b).
Furthermore, the Disciplinary Committee has directed the GFA Prosecutor to review the reports from match officials and initiate legal proceedings against any individuals found to have contributed to the incident.
All parties involved have been informed of their right to appeal the ruling by filing with the GFA Appeals Committee within 24 hours of receiving the decision.
Meanwhile, Bibiani GoldStars were officially crowned league champions after Nations FC suffered a 2-0 defeat on the final day of the season.