A Ghanaian football fan who invaded the pitch during the Black Stars’ match against Chad has been sentenced to 100 days in prison by the Accra District Court.
The fan, identified as Mohammed Huzeinu, was handed the sentence after the Ghana Football Association (GFA) took legal action against him for the offence.
In a statement released on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, the GFA expressed concern that the incident could result in a fine from international football authorities.
The Ghana football governing body revealed that they have already paid a total of $30,000 in fines due to two previous pitch invasions in Cape Coast and Kumasi.
Pitch invasion is widely considered a serious security breach and often carries criminal charges.
Huzeinu breached security protocols and stormed the pitch during Ghana’s 5-0 victory over Chad on Friday, March 21, 2025.
He ran onto the field and hugged Antoine Semenyo before security personnel intervened and escorted him off the pitch.
Read GFA’s full statement below
Mohammed Huzeinu, 21, has been sentenced to 100 days in prison by an Accra District Court for invading the pitch during Ghana’s match against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday, March 21, 2022.
Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the game, an offense that has potential financial consequences for the Association (GFA), as the Association is likely to be fined whenever such incidents occur.
Pitch invasions are considered a serious breach of security and disrupt the smooth running of games.
The GFA paid $10,000 when a fan invaded the pitch in Cape Coast and another $20,000 when another fan invaded the pitch at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, totaling $30,000 in cost to the Association, and to the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The sentencing serves as a strong warning to fans to respect stadium regulations and maintain order during matches.
The FA has consistently urged fans to refrain from such actions, emphasising the importance of discipline and adherence to match-day protocols to avoid fines and maintain Ghana’s reputation in international football.
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Meanwhile, watch Antoine Semenyo’s reaction after ending his 2-year goal drought in Black Stars’ win over Chad:
