GFA invites Ashgold General Manager Albert Commey to assist with investigations over match fixing allegation claims

The Ghana Football Association [GFA] have invited the General Manager of AshantiGold SC to assist with investigations over match-fixing allegations.

The ex-Aduana Stars Chief Executive Officer [CEO] has alleged that games involving Hearts of Oak and RTU, Gold Stars and AshGold, Eleven Wonders and Aduana Stars, and the clash involving King Faisal and Legon Cities were all fixed matches, aimed at ensuring the survival of some relegation-threatened clubs.

In the said matches, King Faisal recorded a 2-1 win over Legon Cities and RTU won 4-1 against Hearts of Oak in Accra, meaning both Faisal and RTU escaped relegation. But, Eleven Wonders 2-1 home win could not guarantee their survival.

Furthermore, Gold Stars and AshGold played out a 2-2 drawn game but both clubs were not battling relegation. But, AshGold winger Yaw Annor secured 2 goals in the said game that helped him win the GPL Goal-King with 22 goals, one better than Kotoko striker Franck Mbella Etouga.

“The Ghana Premier League was competitive but wasn’t happy with the final day because there were lots of fixed games. RTU never won any match away. AshGold v Bibiani Gold Stars was fixed. Wonders v Aduana was fixed. King Faisal vs Legon Cities was fixed,” Commey told Sunyani-based Space FM.

“Normally when it gets to that time, clubs want to survive. FA doesn’t know about it. How do you think Hearts of Oak will lose by 4 goals. Did you watch them yesterday? We shouldn’t be hypocrites or we won’t progress. I’m a Hearts fan, I’m telling you,” the former Hearts of Oak PRO added.

Elmina Sharks, WAFA, and Eleven Wonders were caught in the relegation web after 34 match days and are expected to be demoted to the Division One League, pending the outcome of AshGold’s appeal against their demotion to the Division Two League over match manipulation.

However, Albert Commey has been invited to assist the GFA over his claims. He is expected to be at the FA on July 9 at 14:00GMT.

• Below is the statement by the FA:

The GFA has invited Mr. Albert Commey, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ashantigold SC to assist with investigations aimed at protecting the integrity of the game.

In an interview with Space FM, Mr. Commey made comments in relation to match manipulation and betting activities by some Premier League clubs.

All cases of match manipulation and betting are contrary to the provisions of the GFA Code of Ethics 2019, GFA Premier League Regulations 2019, and the GFA Disciplinary Code 2019.

The GFA has reminded both officials that the FIFA and GFA Code of Ethics impose duties on football participants to assist the Association and FIFA in eradicating such ills from the game- the Duty to Disclose and the Duty to Cooperate.

Mr. Albert Commey Aryeetey is scheduled to meet the GFA on Friday, July 9, 2022, at 2 pm.