The Ghana Football Association (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has handed a one-year suspension to Elmina Sharks midfielder Jay Asamoah Kola following an incident of misconduct during a Division One League match against Swedru All Blacks United FC on February 16, 2025.
Kola was found guilty of physically assaulting the referee after receiving a red card, sparking a heated confrontation that disrupted the game. The Disciplinary Committee relied on the referee’s match report and video evidence to establish Kola’s culpability.
The decision is part of the GFA’s ongoing efforts to uphold discipline and protect match officials from abuse. The committee also warned that any further misconduct from Kola could lead to harsher sanctions, including a lifetime ban from Ghanaian football.
Elmina Sharks have been directed to educate their players on proper conduct and respect for match officials. The club retains the right to appeal the decision within seven days.
This incident underscores the importance of discipline in Ghanaian football, with the GFA reinforcing its stance that acts of violence and referee abuse will not be tolerated.
