EBUSUA DWARFS RECEIVE FIVE‑MATCHES HOME BAN; PRO CALLS FOR FAIRNESS IN GHANA FOOTBALL

Ebusua Dwarfs have been handed a five‑match home ban and fined GH¢15,000 by the Ghana Football Association after supporters invaded restricted areas and allegedly assaulted match officials during a Division One League match against Nsuopun Fidelity FC. The club’s PRO, Fin Cudjoe Isaac, spoke to Paul Napoleon Agyemang on ICAD TV Sports Scoreboard and provided the club’s perspective. Incident: Supporters reportedly broke into restricted zones and assaulted match officials during the Access Bank Division One League fixture. Sanctions: Five‑match home ban (Dwarfs cannot host games at their home ground). GH¢15,000 fine. Formal warning for inadequate security arrangements. Club Response: PRO Cudjoe Isaac confirmed the club will not appeal, but clarified that supporters did not touch officials. He stated, “I was there to protect the officials, but the law is that supporters are not to go to some areas.” The club imposed an internal stadium ban on a supporter responsible for repeated offenses. PRO’s Additional Comments Isaac highlighted financial challenges, noting the fine is significant given that all remaining eight matches are away fixtures, meaning no revenue from home games. He compared the situation to Dreams FC, suggesting inconsistent enforcement of rules: “This same thing happened with Dreams FC but FA didn’t take action until now.” He also criticized favoritism and nepotism in Ghanaian football, saying, “If you don’t have anyone in football leadership, your issues are different. If this is how it will be done in Ghana football, then we won’t make progress.” The GFA has been enforcing strict measures against crowd violence to protect referees and maintain discipline in Ghanaian football. Ebusua Dwarfs, a historic club in Cape Coast, have faced disciplinary actions before, but this latest sanction highlights the FA’s commitment to curbing hooliganism. Losing home advantage in eight upcoming matches could affect their Division One League campaign.