The Disciplinary Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has imposed fines on Berekum Chelsea head coach Samuel Boadu and five of his players for misconduct during their MTN FA Cup semi-final defeat to Asante Kotoko at TNA Park in Tarkwa.
Coach Boadu, a former Hearts of Oak manager, along with players Mizack Afriyie, Stephen Amankona, Zakaria Fuseini, and Seidu Mohammed, have each been fined GHS 1,000.
The sanctions follow their unsporting behaviour towards match officials after their 1–0 loss to Kotoko.
According to the GFA, the individuals were found to have violated Article 12(1)(i) of the GFA Disciplinary Code, 2019, and Article 34(6)(d) of the Premier League Regulations, 2019. Their conduct—described as aggressive and disrespectful—was deemed detrimental to the spirit and integrity of the game.
A statement issued by the GFA on Monday, May 13, stated that the coach and players “confronted the referees in an aggressive, angry, and fierce manner” immediately after the final whistle.
The Committee emphasized that such actions undermine sportsmanship, respect for match officials, and the overall integrity of football.
Following a disciplinary hearing, all six individuals were found guilty of misconduct. However, the fines have been suspended for six months, conditional on their good behaviour during that period.
In addition to the fines, the Committee issued stern warnings—particularly to Coach Boadu—cautioning that any repeat offence could attract more severe sanctions, including touchline bans or suspension from all football-related activities.
Before the ruling, the GFA’s Prosecutor charged Boadu based on referee reports and post-match video evidence, accusing him of breaching the Association’s ethical standards. The coach and players were given until May 15, 2025, to respond to the charges.
Asante Kotoko have since advanced to the MTN FA Cup final, where they will face Golden Kick FC.