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(EDITORIAL) Hooliganism: A blot on Ghana’s sporting reputation

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A scene of the melee

Ghana’s 0-1 loss to Angola in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) was unarguably a disappointing outcome for Ghanaian fans, who had high hopes for their team’s victory.

However, the manner in which some fans expressed their frustration was utterly unacceptable.

The reported incidents of vandalism, verbal abuse, and physical harassment of players and officials are a blot on Ghana’s reputation and portrayal of the ugly side of sports fandom.

According to images and video footages obtained by Diaspora Digital Media, fans destroyed stadium facilities, cars, and hurled objects and abuses at the Ghana’s players and coaching staff.

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) reported that several players were injured in the melee, and the team’s bus was damaged.

The police were forced to intervene, arresting several fans and using tear gas to disperse the crowd.

Such behaviour is not only unbecoming but also undermines the values of fair play and respect that are essential to the beautiful game.

Football matches should not be at the expense of human safety.

It is essential to remember that football is a game, and losing is an inevitable part of it.

The reaction of some fans was not only disproportionate but also damaging to the team’s morale and the country’s image.

Ghana has a rich football history, having won the Africa Cup of Nations four times and producing talented legends for several decades. Names like Abedi Pele, Michael Essien, Tony Yeboah,.Samuel Osei Kuffour, Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, among several others have played the beautiful game up to international level, and have brought respect and glory to homeland Ghana.

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However, incidents like yesterday’s tends to tarnish the country’s reputation.

We condemn such behavior in the strongest terms possible. It is crucial for fans to channel their emotions constructively, supporting their team through thick and thin.

The GFA and relevant authorities must take swift action to address this issue, ensuring that such incidents are not repeated in the future.

Let us learn from this experience and strive to be gracious in defeat, as we are in victory.

The true spirit of sportsmanship demands nothing less.


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