Players of Nations FC and Holy Stars during the game
One of the penalty decisions awarded to Basake Holy Stars against Nations FC has gone viral, following a chaotic end to their Ghana Premier League clash on Sunday, June 1, 2025.
The incident occurred at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park, where league leaders, Nations FC, walked off the pitch in protest after a second penalty was awarded against them in the second half.
The first had been converted in the 32nd minute to give Holy Stars a 1-0 lead.
After the second spot-kick was awarded and scored, Nations FC players and staff refused to continue.
Backed by their owner, Dr Kwame Kyei, the team left the pitch and boarded their bus back to Abrankese, effectively abandoning the match.
Earlier, the game had been delayed by 30 minutes after Nations FC raised concerns about the number of security personnel present.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), according to JoySports, made a head count that confirmed that more than the required 70 officers were on duty, prompting the game to begin.
In a post-match statement, Nations FC claimed two of their directors, Dr Kwame Kyei and Dr Divine Kyei Boadu were attacked during the game and cited safety concerns for their decision to leave.
The GFA is expected to launch an investigation into the incident.
Watch the video of the penalty below:
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