The Ghana Soccer Affiliation (GFA) has revealed that a number of makes an attempt to have interaction with Nsoatreman FC and handle their considerations had been unsuccessful, resulting in the membership’s withdrawal from the Ghana Premier League.
On March 14, 2025, Nsoatreman formally knowledgeable the GFA of their resolution, citing safety considerations following incidents in matches in opposition to Asante Kotoko and FC Samartex 1996.
The membership raised fears over participant security, significantly after an assault on their strategy to face Samartex, regardless of being escorted by police.
This transfer comes after months of unrest, sparked by the tragic death of Asante Kotoko fan Nana Pooley in February. The incident led to a number of arrests, together with that of Nsoatreman proprietor Ignatius Baffuor Awuah, and a month-long suspension of the league to implement safety reforms.
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The GFA confirmed it made a number of efforts to resolve the scenario with Nsoatreman, however talks failed to supply a constructive end result.
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Due to the membership’s withdrawal, the FA has invoked Article 13(5) of its rules, awarding three factors and three targets to Nsoatreman’s scheduled opponents for the remainder of the season. The case has additionally been referred to the GFA Prosecutor for additional disciplinary motion.
Purpose for Nsoatreman’s withdrawal
Nsoatreman FC announced that they are withdrawing from the 2024/25 Ghana Premier League because of considerations over the “safety and security” of their gamers on Friday, March 14, 2025.
The membership 2024 FA Cup champions had been practically attacked earlier than their recreation in opposition to FC Samartex through the Matchday 23 fixtures at DUN’s Park. A person reportedly trailed Nsoatreman’s workforce bus as they travelled to Samreboi to play in opposition to reigning league champions, FC Samartex.
In keeping with police report the mentioned assailant confessed to following the bus and his intent was linked to the homicide.
Nsoatreman FC had already been banned from taking part in dwelling video games on the Nana Konamansah Park after the fatal stabbing Nana Pooley throughout their Matchday 19 match on February 2, 2025.
Stories indicated that offended supporters had been planning to retaliate.
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These elements compelled the membership to withdraw from the Ghana Premier League
