GFA charges Kotoko assistant coach Diogo Peral for assaulting Medeama player
Diogo Peral, Asante Kotoko’s assistant coach, was charged by the GFA Disciplinary Committee after slapping Medeama SC player Ebenezer Adade during a league match at Baba Yara Stadium.
In Brief
- •Diogo Peral, Asante Kotoko’s assistant coach, was charged by the GFA Disciplinary Committee after slapping Medeama SC player Ebenezer Adade during a league match at Baba Yara Stadium.
- •The slap followed a push by Adade as he tried to recover the ball for a quick restart.
- •Kotoko fined Peral and the GFA cited Article 12(1)(h) of the Disciplinary Code; Peral must respond by Wednesday, November 4.
- •Kotoko are winless in their last two games, sit ninth with 13 points, and face Berekum Chelsea next.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores the Ghana Football Association’s commitment to enforcing disciplinary standards and maintaining sportsmanship in the Premier League. A formal charge and fine can impact the assistant coach’s career and may influence Kotoko’s performance and reputation as they battle to climb the league table. The case also highlights the broader issue of on‑field violence and the mechanisms in place to deter such conduct.
Key Details
- Incident Date
- 2026-11-02
- Response Deadline
- 2026-11-04
- League Position
- 9th (13 points)
- Next Opponent
- Berekum Chelsea
- Disciplinary Code
- Article 12(1)(h)
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