In a dramatic turn of events that has sent shockwaves through Ghanaian football, Nations Football Club has officially withdrawn from their scheduled match against Basake Holy Stars, citing a disturbing series of incidents that they claim endangered their players and officials, and undermined the integrity of the competition.
The decision, which the club describes as “difficult but necessary,” stems from a host of grievances, chief among them being poor officiating, severe security lapses, and outright hostility from home supporters. The club has issued a formal statement urging the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and relevant stakeholders to urgently investigate the matter.
Allegations of Poor Officiating and Compromised Fairness
According to Nations FC, the quality of officiating during the match was “extremely poor” and failed to meet the minimum standards expected in professional football.
Club officials argue that questionable decisions on the field severely affected the flow and fairness of the game, casting a shadow over the legitimacy of the competition.
“The level of officiating compromised the fairness and credibility of the match,” the statement read. “This raises serious concerns about the integrity of the competition.”
Shocking Acts of Violence Against Club Executives
Perhaps most alarming are reports of physical assaults against Nations FC’s leadership. The club alleges that their President, Mr. Divine Kyei Boadu, and Chairman, Dr. Kwame Kyei, were attacked by home supporters in what the club describes as a complete breakdown of security at the venue.
“This hostile and violent conduct created an unsafe environment for our players, technical team, and officials,” the club declared, expressing deep concern for the safety of all personnel involved.
Security Failures Despite Pre-Match Agreements
Pre-match security arrangements reportedly called for the deployment of 70 police officers to ensure safety at the stadium. However, Nations FC claims that fewer than 20 officers were present on match day—a glaring shortfall that left the visiting team and its supporters vulnerable.
The club emphasized that this breach of agreement directly contributed to the chaos that unfolded, and accused event organizers of negligence.
Supporters Denied Entry and Media Silenced
In a further escalation of the controversy, Nations FC also reported that many of their traveling supporters—despite holding valid tickets—were denied entry into the stadium without explanation. This, they claim, reflects “discrimination and disrespect” toward their fans and tarnishes the spirit of sportsmanship that football is meant to uphold.
Equally concerning was the treatment of the club’s videographer, who, despite being accredited by the GFA, was reportedly blocked from recording the match by home team officials and fans. Nations FC alleges that the Match Commissioner was complicit in this obstruction, raising questions about transparency and accountability.
Call for Action
In their statement, Nations FC did not mince words, calling on the Ghana Football Association to launch a thorough investigation and impose the necessary disciplinary actions.
“The safety, dignity, and fairness owed to every club, official, and supporter must be upheld at all times,” the club asserted.
As tensions rise and the football community awaits a response from the GFA, this incident may well prove to be a defining moment in Ghanaian football—one that challenges how issues of safety, officiating, and fairness are handled in the domestic game.
Below is the statement Nations Fc released;
