GFA bans four Elmina Sharks players for misconduct

Four Players of Ghana Premier League side Elmina Sharks have been handed suspensions and fined by the GFA for misconduct.

The players namely; Samuel Arthur, Justice Mensah, Emmanuel Gustav Addington, and Alhaji Mustapha were found guilty of verbally and physically assaulting referee Eric Owusu Prempeh after their 2-1 defeat at home to Medeama SC on February 21, 2021.

The players have each been handed more than a season-long suspension.

Striker Justice Mensah has been fined a sum of Ghc5,000 and has been suspended for 29 games while midfielder Emmanuel Gustav Addington has also been slapped with a GHc5,000 fine and a 29 match suspension.

Defender Samuel Arthur has been suspended for 39 games and will also have to pay a fine of GHc5,000, with winger Alhaji Mustapha also receiving a 29 match suspension and a fine of GHc5,000.

The players have just one day to appeal the decision should they be dissatisfied with the ruling.