Sports News of Tuesday, 21 January 2020Source: primenewsghana.comGFA reduce Kotoko stadium ban, fine increasedKotoko will now play two games behind closed doorsThe GFA Disciplinary Committee has ruled that Asante Kotoko shall play three home matches behind closed doors at the Baba Yara Stadium and pay a fine of GHc20,000 in relation to unsporting behaviour by supporters of the Club during their Matchday 3 encounter against Berekum Chelsea. This decision was taken after the Disciplinary Committee received Asante Kotoko’s reply to the charge sheet sent by the Prosecutor. While Asante Kotoko accepted guilt for the conduct of their supporters, the Club pleaded for mitigation based on which the Disciplinary Committee empanelled five members to hear the case. The panel which was chaired by Chairman of the Disciplinary Committee Mr Osei Kwadwo Esq. The monetary fine for the Club has been increased from GHc10,000.00 to GHc20,000.00 which must be paid to the GFA within 7 working days from the receipt of this decision.

Source: GhanaWeb January 21, 2020 09:22 UTC