Match fixing scandal: Ashantigold sues Ghana Football Association

Published on: 29 August 2022

Ashantigold SC has sued Ghana Football Association at the Huma Rights Court. In a letter sighted by Footballghana.com the Miners are suing for itself, and on behalf of players, club officials, and team members.

Last season's Ghana Premier League game between Inter Allies and Ashantigold was fixed, according to the GFA Disciplinary Committee. Ashgold won the game 7-0, with an Inter Allies player scoring two own goals on purpose.

This led to the demotion of both clubs, whereas twenty-one players involved in the game were handed heavy bans.

Some officials of the two clubs have also been banned from the sport for their role in the scandal.

But the twenty players involved have now been cleared and are free to register and play for their respective clubs as CAS looks into the matter.

Below is the letter:

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