Nations FC head coach Kassim Ocansey Mingle has cautioned his players against excessive goal celebrations that could lead to disciplinary action, following a recent incident involving forward Emmanuel Annor.
The warning comes after Nations FC secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Legon Cities on Monday at the University of Ghana Stadium, reclaiming the top spot in the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League.
Annor previously drew attention when he celebrated a goal during a 2-0 win against Asante Kotoko by lifting his shirt to reveal an undershirt bearing the message “I Belong To Jesus.”
The act was deemed a violation of the Ghana Football Association’s regulations on political and religious expressions, resulting in a GHC500 fine.
Mingle disclosed that he has addressed the entire squad to prevent similar incidents in the future.
“The whole team, not him alone — I talked to the whole team,” he said. “In Ghana, they won’t caution you — they’ll fine you. They can caution you, they can fine you. So nobody should do it again. I’ve talked to them,” he added.
With 57 points on the board, Nations FC will face FC Samartex on Sunday at the Dr. Kwame Kyei Sports Complex in their Matchday 32 fixture, aiming to maintain their strong title challenge.