By Kwame Bediako
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is facing yet another financial penalty due to a pitch invasion by a fan during the Black Stars’ match against Chad in Accra on Friday March 21, 2025. This incident marks the latest in a series of pitch invasions by Ghanaian fans, which have resulted in the GFA paying a total of $30,000 in expenses.
The federation has been fined $20,000 for an incident at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi during a game between the Black Stars and the Central African Republic and another $10,000 for a similar incident at the Cape Coast stadium against South Africa.
The recent pitch invasion by 21-year-old Mohammed Huzeinu not only disrupted the game but also led to his arrest and a 100-day prison sentence. Huzeinu’s actions have potential financial consequences for the GFA, which is likely to face fines from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for such incidents. The punishment meted out to Huzeinu is expected to serve as a deterrent to fans planning similar acts.
The GFA has been working to prevent pitch invasions, but the repeated incidents suggest that more needs to be done. The federation has paid a significant amount in fines, and the loss of revenue could have been avoided if fans had respected the rules. The GFA needs to find a way to address this issue and prevent future incidents.
