The Executive Committee of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has announced a temporary ban on the Nana Koromansah II Park, as it begins investigations into the events that led to the death of a football fan at Sunday's match between Nsoatreman F.C and Asante Kotoko.
The GFA said it invoked Article 14(2) of the Premier League Regulations, ostensibly to "ensure the safety of all stakeholders while investigations proceed."
Sunday night's announcement follows the tragic death of a football fan, Francis Frimpong, during violent clashes that occurred at the Premier League match between.
The GFA has also tasked the Security Committee led by DCOP Lydia Donkor and the FA Prosecutors, to "immediately move to site and gather all necessary evidence, including match reports and relevant documentation, to present to the FA’s Disciplinary Committee for adjudication of all sporting matters."
Additionally, the GFA has formally engaged the Ghana Police Service to immediately conduct a full-scale investigation into the incident and bring all perpetrators to justice.
The GFA said its "expects law enforcement agencies to deploy all necessary tools to ensure that those responsible for these heinous acts are identified, arrested, and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
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