Imposters caused post-match confrontations against All Blacks – Elmina Sharks
Division One League side, Elmina Sharks have distanced themselves from individuals who caused confrontations during their match against Swedru All Blacks on Sunday, calling them "imposters."
In an official statement, the club emphasized that these individuals have no ties to Elmina Sharks.
Following the match, the referee and other officials were reportedly attacked by persons alleged to be affiliated with the club.
As a result, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has charged midfielder Jay Asamoah, along with the club's bankroller, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, who has been accused of "inciting players and officials against the match officials."
Elmina Sharks FC issued a statement on Wednesday, strongly condemning any form of hooliganism and reaffirming their commitment to justice. The club expressed confidence that a thorough investigation will provide clarity on the incident.
- Full Statement
"At full-time, the same three individuals, still wearing the fake Elmina Sharks T-shirts, entered the inner perimeter and caused post-match confrontations. We want to place on record that one of these individuals attacked one of our players on the field, which resulted in an altercation between the player and the said person.
"During this time, the police were also escorting the match officials, with the assistance of our
General Manager, from the tunnel to their changing rooms. Upon confrontation by our supporters, these imposters claimed they were at the Stadium to protect Dr. Nduom. They alleged that Dr. Nduom had brought them to the Stadium to safeguard both him and the
match officials.
"Their accomplice, a driver of a black Nissan Sentra (AS 3083-24), when interrogated by
our supporters, claimed he was a mines worker with an appointment with Dr. Nduom at the stadium and
that he had brought the three men.
"However, upon further questioning, the driver bolted the scene, leaving his car behind. After recording a video of the incident and sending it to Dr. Nduom for clarification, our Chairman denied ever knowing
the three individuals or their driver.
"He also clarified that Elmina Sharks FC does not print T-shirts for supporters and that there is no T-shirt bearing the Elmina Sharks logo on the back. It became clear that these individuals had printed the Sharks logo on T-shirts themselves in order to create the illusion of being legitimate supporters and cause disruptions at the stadium."