Kotoko relegation-trapped as Hearts win protest

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Blue Boy 10 years ago

Kotoko has always been at the loosing end. If kotoko should continue playing the league the supporters must boycott their matches. Stay off the league and if GFA will delete the club from Ghana teams so be it.

Kotoko has always been at the loosing end. If kotoko should continue playing the league the supporters must boycott their matches. Stay off the league and if GFA will delete the club from Ghana teams so be it.
Nice Looks 10 years ago

Kotoko wake up. This is the 21st century. Shine your eyes and learn the rules of the game.

Kotoko wake up. This is the 21st century. Shine your eyes and learn the rules of the game.
Dr Jay 10 years ago

It appears Kotoko has saved Hearts from relegation with its own fate? I'm a phobian but can't believe Kotoko ignorantly went ahead to field such a player. It's because Kotoko lack or can't keep records of who is in and who is ...
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It appears Kotoko has saved Hearts from relegation with its own fate? I'm a phobian but can't believe Kotoko ignorantly went ahead to field such a player. It's because Kotoko lack or can't keep records of who is in and who is out?
Saint Ghfuo: CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!! 10 years ago

The gfa DC decision is simply wrong!
First a disallowed goal at the fa cup final and now this?
The elite cup competition was introduced by the gfa in December of 2014 to keep clubs active becos of the 2014/2015 lg was dela ...
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The gfa DC decision is simply wrong!
First a disallowed goal at the fa cup final and now this?
The elite cup competition was introduced by the gfa in December of 2014 to keep clubs active becos of the 2014/2015 lg was delayed due to the alhaji gruzah case. Therefore, the gfa sanctioned the elite cup and made it official until Aug 13, 2015. When the same gfa sent an official letter to all 16 premier lg clubs indefinitely suspending the elite cup. The game obed owusu played in against hearts of oak was on august 2, 2015. 11 days before the gfa sent a letter to all 16 premier lg clubs informing them of the indefinite suspension of the elite cup. So where did kotoko go wrong? The game vs dunkwa was considered part of the elite cup matches. It wasn't until august 13, 2015 that gfa indefinitely suspended the elite cup to allow all the clubs to concentrate on the first capital lg matches. Therefore, gfa has no right docking kotoko points here....had kotoko used obed.owusu after august 13 as a suspended player then yes. Dock kotoko points for infringement. Kotoko used ones owusu before the Aug 13 when the letter wqs sent out. Therefore, why turn around and say the elite cup game vs dunkwa wqs not official? If it wasn't. Then why would you send out a letter to all 16 premier lg clubs to inform them of the indefinite suspension of the lg?
ShamROCK 10 years ago

Is this done in EPL? That's why I don't watch local league

Is this done in EPL? That's why I don't watch local league
p djamgbe 10 years ago

Dr Jay, it is sheer arrogance. It is either they were too arrogant to learn the interpretations of these rules from someone else or they thought they were the clever ones and everyone else was stupid and therefore no one in t ...
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Dr Jay, it is sheer arrogance. It is either they were too arrogant to learn the interpretations of these rules from someone else or they thought they were the clever ones and everyone else was stupid and therefore no one in the Hearts camp would notice what they did.
CORNEY 10 years ago

It is a stupid ruling to favor Hearts Oak who could not work for what they have got,they failed to play but used techicality to get what they have failed to achieved in the league.

Why they did not protest from the beginni ...
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It is a stupid ruling to favor Hearts Oak who could not work for what they have got,they failed to play but used techicality to get what they have failed to achieved in the league.

Why they did not protest from the beginning only to complain after they lost the match and came to the bottom of the league?

Shame on them,politics in everything in Ghana including sports.
Saint Ghfuo: CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!! 10 years ago

Hearts of oak are the weaker team and deserve to be relegated based on the body of work they have exhibited thus far in the 2014/15 league this season. Kotoko must play their remaining games and follow legal due process. If n ...
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Hearts of oak are the weaker team and deserve to be relegated based on the body of work they have exhibited thus far in the 2014/15 league this season. Kotoko must play their remaining games and follow legal due process. If need be, take the case to.Caf and fifa for redress. This delay will also affect the league's in 2015/16. There will be a delay going forward.......
sam 10 years ago

pleyer? no wonder you support that tem

pleyer? no wonder you support that tem
3D 10 years ago

Dr Jay, that isn't the case. In Ghana the so called big men and big organisations break the laws and get away with it, except when breaking the laws also violates the rights of another big man or organisation. In this case a ...
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Dr Jay, that isn't the case. In Ghana the so called big men and big organisations break the laws and get away with it, except when breaking the laws also violates the rights of another big man or organisation. In this case a big organisation has violated the rights of another big organisation and has been taken on. I bet if it were to involve Kotoko and a smaller team, things would look as though nothing has happened. King Faisal is an example. Try consult Alhaj Grusah for further details.

Evans True 10 years ago

We can not let Hearts go to league one no, we gave them this points we are family.

We can not let Hearts go to league one no, we gave them this points we are family.
shoe shine 10 years ago

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p djamgbe 10 years ago

Nice Looks, arrogance and too much talking never let one acquire knowledge, because one always feels too big to ask someone else about something one doesn't really understand. The Asantes think they are better than everyone e ...
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Nice Looks, arrogance and too much talking never let one acquire knowledge, because one always feels too big to ask someone else about something one doesn't really understand. The Asantes think they are better than everyone else and therefore can do anything they want and get away with it.
All Die Be Die 10 years ago

you people have no shame stealing everything; you either register minors to vote in elections recording 150% or cheat soccer games or peddle drugs for quick money.

what kind of human species are these? thievesss hoooooo, y ...
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you people have no shame stealing everything; you either register minors to vote in elections recording 150% or cheat soccer games or peddle drugs for quick money.

what kind of human species are these? thievesss hoooooo, you're caught.
Dr Jay 10 years ago

This is only a game please stop these tribalism comments.Thanks.

This is only a game please stop these tribalism comments.Thanks.
Kwame Gyasi 10 years ago

Dokota, pay no mind to

Dokota, pay no mind to
Palava 10 years ago

You're such an asshole. Idiots like you should be killed but I don't blame you. First, such an unprofessional and stupid move like this can only happen in Ghana and Africa. Why can't the FA ensure that teams don't include unq ...
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You're such an asshole. Idiots like you should be killed but I don't blame you. First, such an unprofessional and stupid move like this can only happen in Ghana and Africa. Why can't the FA ensure that teams don't include unqualified player(s) in their line ups? Zambia almost qualified for the last world cup finals because of the stupidity of CAF and Sudanese FA for using an unqualified player. I'm a fan of Kotoko but I think this serves them right.
Yeees 10 years ago

Their criminal ways has caught up with them

Their criminal ways has caught up with them
JOHN MAHAMA'S BROTHER 10 years ago

That is their signature. Cheating is in their blood. They want their Nana Addo to be declared president by force because some Fake Pastor prophesied so. And they have taken it to football too. Anyway, FAKE PASTORS are in seri ...
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That is their signature. Cheating is in their blood. They want their Nana Addo to be declared president by force because some Fake Pastor prophesied so. And they have taken it to football too. Anyway, FAKE PASTORS are in serious trouble because UK Christians are going to expose them big time. Watch the following youtube video.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOGk3PbFeGI
Emmanuel 10 years ago

ACCORDING TO LATE ATTA MILLS,MAHAMA IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED WITH MONEY.IN MY VIEW MAHAMA IS NOT CREDIBLE AND A THEIF

ACCORDING TO LATE ATTA MILLS,MAHAMA IS NOT TO BE TRUSTED WITH MONEY.IN MY VIEW MAHAMA IS NOT CREDIBLE AND A THEIF

OLY CORNERS 10 years ago

KOTOKO FANS WERE SO HAPPY, TEASING PHOBIANS ABOUT THEIR PROBABLE DOOM.

NOW THE TABLES HAVE BEEN TURNED.
NOW WE'RE GOING TO SEE HOW HEARTS FANS REACT TO THE FABULOUSIANS.

JUST RELEGATE BOTH SO WE CAN HAVE SOME QUIET!

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KOTOKO FANS WERE SO HAPPY, TEASING PHOBIANS ABOUT THEIR PROBABLE DOOM.

NOW THE TABLES HAVE BEEN TURNED.
NOW WE'RE GOING TO SEE HOW HEARTS FANS REACT TO THE FABULOUSIANS.

JUST RELEGATE BOTH SO WE CAN HAVE SOME QUIET!

OLY IS BACK, BUT I ALSO MISS CORNERSTONES.
PLEASE WORK HARD TO COME BACK, CORNERS!
Slimzay***The Unshakable Shaker*** 10 years ago

This is all about business. Hearts would have been relegated because their last two matches, the best they could've done was draw. That would have left them hanging, unable to lift their heads. Kotoko's last two matches are a ...
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This is all about business. Hearts would have been relegated because their last two matches, the best they could've done was draw. That would have left them hanging, unable to lift their heads. Kotoko's last two matches are a win win situation but still wouldn't have lifted them up to either the first position or even the second. Therefore, this is all part of the game these two elite teams and the GFA itself are playing. GFA can't afford either one of these two teams to be relegated. Why do you think Ashgold dropped their case against Kotoko? GFA, Hearts, Ashgold and Kotoko knew, Kotoko was at fault. And if Ashgold didn't drop theirs, Kotoko would have been nowhere to be found in the league next season. Now, wait and see what will happen in the two matches of these two clubs, Hearts and Kotoko. It is a must Kotoko will win both and will be alive for next season.
p djamgbe 10 years ago

The unshakable, are you saying the GFA persuaded Kotoko to field an unqualified player to save Hearts from relegation? You don't know what you are talking about, because you don't know the rivalry between Hearts and Kotoko.

The unshakable, are you saying the GFA persuaded Kotoko to field an unqualified player to save Hearts from relegation? You don't know what you are talking about, because you don't know the rivalry between Hearts and Kotoko.
NYANTA FOOL 10 years ago

SO WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL MATCH OTHER THAN THE PREMIER LEAGUE?

DID GFA NOT APPROVE THE ELITE CUP?

ARE EVEN FRIENDLY MATCHES NOT OFFICIAL IF THEY WERE APPROVED BY A SANCTIONING BODY?

SO WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL MATCH OTHER THAN THE PREMIER LEAGUE?

DID GFA NOT APPROVE THE ELITE CUP?

ARE EVEN FRIENDLY MATCHES NOT OFFICIAL IF THEY WERE APPROVED BY A SANCTIONING BODY?
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago

The Elite cup competition was organised by GFA and for them to say it was not an official match is nonsense.

There is no Ghana league without Kotoko and we will make sure this case will destroy what remains of the league.

The Elite cup competition was organised by GFA and for them to say it was not an official match is nonsense.

There is no Ghana league without Kotoko and we will make sure this case will destroy what remains of the league.
DUAH 10 years ago

IF A GETS CARD IN A FRIENDLY MATCH, CAN IT AFEECT PREMIER MATCH OR FA CUP

IF A GETS CARD IN A FRIENDLY MATCH, CAN IT AFEECT PREMIER MATCH OR FA CUP
obinna 10 years ago

bro forget na Ghana F A is only joking

bro forget na Ghana F A is only joking
SMART FREMPAH, UK 10 years ago

Blue Boy, are you serious? Is like saying: You will kill yourself. Who dies? Me? Oh dear. Rules and rules.

Blue Boy, are you serious? Is like saying: You will kill yourself. Who dies? Me? Oh dear. Rules and rules.
Konko 10 years ago

In thi day and age a team of the calibre of Kotoko as a Ghana leagie giant is makng these stupid elemetary mistakes?/ shame on them it serves them right. what were they thinking. Hearts is not the team to mess with. they have ...
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In thi day and age a team of the calibre of Kotoko as a Ghana leagie giant is makng these stupid elemetary mistakes?/ shame on them it serves them right. what were they thinking. Hearts is not the team to mess with. they have very good lawyers and the team is run by street savvy educated bereaucrats who will go to court even if an ant bites one of their
Sammy the Sheriff 10 years ago

The Elite cup is not an official gfa organised competition like the FA cup? This is going to be the end of the Ghana Premier league.

The Elite cup competition is an official gfa sanctioned competition and Kotoko was right ...
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The Elite cup is not an official gfa organised competition like the FA cup? This is going to be the end of the Ghana Premier league.

The Elite cup competition is an official gfa sanctioned competition and Kotoko was right.

The Disciplinary committee has a Hearts supporter as Chairman and if this injustice is not reversed, Kotoko will leave the GFA and we will form a league of teams from Ashanti region.

Kotoko is not King Faisal. We will tie the league up.

Joe Turkey 10 years ago

What a stupid name

What a stupid name
Saint Ghfuo: CHALLENGE YOURSELF!!! 10 years ago

Gfa, you are witchunting kotoko. You started with the bias officiating at the fa cup final and now this? Hearts will go to relegation. Elite cup was official. It was officially suspended indefinitely on Aug 13, 2015 by the gf ...
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Gfa, you are witchunting kotoko. You started with the bias officiating at the fa cup final and now this? Hearts will go to relegation. Elite cup was official. It was officially suspended indefinitely on Aug 13, 2015 by the gfa so as to not create any confusing between that and the first capital lg.. The games vs dunkwa and hearts all occurred before Aug 13, 2015. Therefore, kotoko has done nothing wrong here. Had gfa suspended the elite cup before kotoko used the player. Then kotoko would be held liable. In this case, gfa' suspension of the elite cup occurred well AFTER kotoko used obed owusu vs hearts, the dunkwa game..so failing to recognize the elite cup games as official is quite silly. It they weren't official. Why then did grant see the need to send out official letters to all 16premier lg clubs informing them of the indefinite suspension on Aug 13, 2015?
Nicky Jefferson 10 years ago

Who is begging u to stay?The question still hang on ur neck 4ever.Did Obed Owusu played against hearts of oak?

Who is begging u to stay?The question still hang on ur neck 4ever.Did Obed Owusu played against hearts of oak?
WE WATCH 10 years ago

THESE BASTARDS HAVE NO RESPECT FOR KOTOKO AND ASHANTI REGION.YOU CAN ONLY PUSH US SO FAR!

THESE BASTARDS HAVE NO RESPECT FOR KOTOKO AND ASHANTI REGION.YOU CAN ONLY PUSH US SO FAR!
Nicky Jefferson 10 years ago

Kotoko should go to hell.Are u above rules n regulations of gfa?

Kotoko should go to hell.Are u above rules n regulations of gfa?
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago

Shut down the league with a court injunction

Shut down the league with a court injunction
Dr Jay 10 years ago

It appears Kotoko has saved Hearts from relegation with its own fate? I'm a phobian but can't believe Kotoko ignorantly went ahead to field such a player. It's because Kotoko lack or can't keep records of who is in and who is ...
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It appears Kotoko has saved Hearts from relegation with its own fate? I'm a phobian but can't believe Kotoko ignorantly went ahead to field such a player. It's because Kotoko lack or can't keep records of who is in and who is out?
All Die Be Die 10 years ago

anything associated with asantes are lawlessness, cheating and stealing.

anything associated with asantes are lawlessness, cheating and stealing.
Steve 10 years ago

You are stupid

You are stupid
axam 10 years ago

You are stupid as well

You are stupid as well
atsu 10 years ago

Your comments are gradually bringing war to Ghana. Mark my words. And your family or u will die

Your comments are gradually bringing war to Ghana. Mark my words. And your family or u will die
JUSTICE OSEI AGYEMANG (USA). 10 years ago

OMG, oh poor Kotoko you guys again? when are u going to learn the rules in the game of soccer? you always let we the supporters down why. You know this hearts of oak guys knows the rules in the game than any other club in the ...
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OMG, oh poor Kotoko you guys again? when are u going to learn the rules in the game of soccer? you always let we the supporters down why. You know this hearts of oak guys knows the rules in the game than any other club in the country, why did u filled an unqualified prayer against no other club than hearts? why? why? why?. Please whenever you are dealing with hearts, please let Charles Taylor's issue guide you always. Please we are in the 21st century, shine ur eyes and learn the rules of the game. Hearts are always on top of us whenever it comes to legal maters like this. Nobody should blame hearts because they acted according to the rules of the game. Now kotoko supporters, the only thing we have to do is to pray for the team to survive relegation, am done.
Baba 10 years ago

Why change your ID,Nice Looks?

Why change your ID,Nice Looks?
Paa 10 years ago

The Elite Cup is not official? Who sanctioned that competition? What constitutes an "official gam"?

The Elite Cup is not official? Who sanctioned that competition? What constitutes an "official gam"?
Baba 10 years ago

This DC ruling brings back to memory the Charles Taylor saga when hearts featured him after receiving 3 yellow cards,hearts sensing danger mysteriously got access to change Charles Taylor to Charles Allotey,but the then DC ...
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This DC ruling brings back to memory the Charles Taylor saga when hearts featured him after receiving 3 yellow cards,hearts sensing danger mysteriously got access to change Charles Taylor to Charles Allotey,but the then DC in its ruling agreed something fishy happened but there was no evidence to prove hearts of oak did it and ruled in favour of hearts.This time ,they are saying the elite cup competition is not "official",very funny indeed,so if a player receives a red card his team does not pay any fine to the FA.
AGABBY 10 years ago

GOOD LUCKY KOTOKO

GOOD LUCKY KOTOKO
Kwame Gyasi 10 years ago

Dokota, please pay no mind to this attention seeker. Please find a crayon or a slate for him.

Dokota, please pay no mind to this attention seeker. Please find a crayon or a slate for him.
short gh 10 years ago

what can come has come......... may your soul rest in perfect peace ...... see you again in heaven

what can come has come......... may your soul rest in perfect peace ...... see you again in heaven
Nana Kusi 10 years ago

I am a die hard Hearts fan but I am not happy with the reactions of some of our fans, especially All die be die. Please be wise in your comment. Don't insult Asantes. for some of the fans are Asantes, ok. Stop that your usele ...
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I am a die hard Hearts fan but I am not happy with the reactions of some of our fans, especially All die be die. Please be wise in your comment. Don't insult Asantes. for some of the fans are Asantes, ok. Stop that your useless nonentity comment. Besides we once stole bed sheets and spoons years back.
p djamgbe 10 years ago

Nana Kusi, you hypocrite Asante moron. Your team and its management can not even learn the rules of the game and you think you can fool people on this platform.

Nana Kusi, you hypocrite Asante moron. Your team and its management can not even learn the rules of the game and you think you can fool people on this platform.
sikdo 10 years ago

Duncan.must to sacked.sacked.Duncan.now.kotoko.Duncan.is.foolish and.stupid

Duncan.must to sacked.sacked.Duncan.now.kotoko.Duncan.is.foolish and.stupid
Joe Dakota AFRO JOE 10 years ago

Again...We never say die until the bones are rotten , PHOBIA The mighty oak tree, Phobia we know the rules of the GAMES. THANKS HEARTS PHOBIA.

Again...We never say die until the bones are rotten , PHOBIA The mighty oak tree, Phobia we know the rules of the GAMES. THANKS HEARTS PHOBIA.
John Barnes Rush 10 years ago

Kotoko may appeal and it's possible that the Appeals Committee can over-rule the DC.
It happened recently in the Brekum Chelsea case.
Hearts should treat the remaining matches like a cup final and amass maximum points. They ...
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Kotoko may appeal and it's possible that the Appeals Committee can over-rule the DC.
It happened recently in the Brekum Chelsea case.
Hearts should treat the remaining matches like a cup final and amass maximum points. They can't lose their guard.
Nokwarehene 10 years ago

Fire Duncan for not following up with the rules. He is nothing but a disaster wherever he goes.

Fire Duncan for not following up with the rules. He is nothing but a disaster wherever he goes.
DR TRUTH 10 years ago

KOTOKO SHOULD GO TO COURT. ONCE THE COMPETION IS A GFA ORGANISED COMPETITION AND PLAYED UNDER GFA & FIFA RULES IT IS AN OFFICIAL GAME. THE FACT THAT IT IS A NEWLY CREATED COMPETITION BY GFA AND HENCE WASNT INCLUDED AT THE TIM ...
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KOTOKO SHOULD GO TO COURT. ONCE THE COMPETION IS A GFA ORGANISED COMPETITION AND PLAYED UNDER GFA & FIFA RULES IT IS AN OFFICIAL GAME. THE FACT THAT IT IS A NEWLY CREATED COMPETITION BY GFA AND HENCE WASNT INCLUDED AT THE TIME THE RULES WERE MADE DOESNT MAKE IT AN UNOFFICIAL MATCH. IT IS LIKE THE LEAGUE CUP IN ENGLAND OR THE COPA DEL ROY/KINGS CUP IN SPAIN OR COPPA ITALIA IN ITALY. THEY ARE COMPETITIVE AND TEAMS SELECTED ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE HENCE OFFICIAL
Anim 10 years ago

Phoooooooooooooooooooooooooobia. Never say die!!!!!!!!!!!

Phoooooooooooooooooooooooooobia. Never say die!!!!!!!!!!!
KOFI - USA 10 years ago

So why six and not three points. Three points and three goal is not equal to six points. Kotoko should have ended up with 39 points and not 36 points.

So why six and not three points. Three points and three goal is not equal to six points. Kotoko should have ended up with 39 points and not 36 points.
p djamgbe 10 years ago

Kofi, USA, your comment, or rather your question suggests you don't understand the rules of the game as far as this particular matter is concerned. But instead of explaining them to you I would rather advise you to go back an ...
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Kofi, USA, your comment, or rather your question suggests you don't understand the rules of the game as far as this particular matter is concerned. But instead of explaining them to you I would rather advise you to go back and read the article very carefully.
Otoo Douglas 10 years ago

I taught Ghanaian football has migrated tu better standard by claiming point from the field not in the room. Hmmmm....? I wonder how the other party(kotoko) football supporters n sympatizers will take it. Also i wonder to se ...
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I taught Ghanaian football has migrated tu better standard by claiming point from the field not in the room. Hmmmm....? I wonder how the other party(kotoko) football supporters n sympatizers will take it. Also i wonder to see the word 'baffled' in D.C ruling. To Kotoko Executive if dis ruling is duely true, i wonder what you were doing? You failed to find out details of evry player b4 the match. Kotoko is bigger than this problem. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF BACK ROOM STAFF? As a kotoko fun i don't understand our Executive to commit such mistake for us to suffer verdict like this.
J B Rockson Washington D C 10 years ago

Only in GH

Only in GH
Kweku Sarpong uk 10 years ago

JB or whatever you call your name .. You are a goat and you will always follow your mama goat .. A fool is always a fool .. Is Hearts GFA ?

JB or whatever you call your name .. You are a goat and you will always follow your mama goat .. A fool is always a fool .. Is Hearts GFA ?
J B Rockson Washington D C 10 years ago

Oh GH FA

Oh GH FA
WINFRED,RC 10 years ago

OSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEY PHOBIA!!!!!!!!!WHEN WE SAY NEVER SAY DIE,U NO DEY BELIEVE.NOW WHO NO KNOW GO KNOW.U CAN STOP PLAYING THE LEAGUE FOR ALL WE CARE.KOTOKO ARE BEHAVING AS USUAL LIKE NPP.WHY ARE KOTOKO AND NPP SUPPORTERS WAILI ...
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OSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEY PHOBIA!!!!!!!!!WHEN WE SAY NEVER SAY DIE,U NO DEY BELIEVE.NOW WHO NO KNOW GO KNOW.U CAN STOP PLAYING THE LEAGUE FOR ALL WE CARE.KOTOKO ARE BEHAVING AS USUAL LIKE NPP.WHY ARE KOTOKO AND NPP SUPPORTERS WAILING?WHEN U LOSE U GO TO COURT.NOT SO?THIS IS FOOTBALL COURT...AND U HAVE LOOOOOOOOOST MISERABLY.KOTOKO KPA YAAAFO.PHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBIA.FAAAAAAAABRIM!!!!!!
joe 10 years ago

supporters of Kotoko must stop the insults and rather deal with their management/technical team,football is not for gamblers.they gambled and have to pay for it.those myopic minds that are connecting tribalism to this issue m ...
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supporters of Kotoko must stop the insults and rather deal with their management/technical team,football is not for gamblers.they gambled and have to pay for it.those myopic minds that are connecting tribalism to this issue must bow their heads in shame.Kotoko on two occasions declared winners by abridging the league,Hearts never raised any hell but accepted it.where have civilization gone now to warrant the insults
john civilize 10 years ago

You how people reactions,I,m shocked about some dirty fan of phobia ,see how kotoko fans were always feeling sorry them not to go relegation,and now look at them how they soo happy to see the kumapim going there.wickedness an ...
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You how people reactions,I,m shocked about some dirty fan of phobia ,see how kotoko fans were always feeling sorry them not to go relegation,and now look at them how they soo happy to see the kumapim going there.wickedness and badmind team which and see who will go down God will turn it upside down watch and see badminds
popeG 10 years ago

This explains why people don't watch our useless league. Which of the major leagues in Europe have you heard that points are awarded outside the pitch....backward country

This explains why people don't watch our useless league. Which of the major leagues in Europe have you heard that points are awarded outside the pitch....backward country
Nicky Jefferson 10 years ago

Its because teams in Europe knows rules n regulations so don't field unqualified players.Go learn d rules b4 challenging

Its because teams in Europe knows rules n regulations so don't field unqualified players.Go learn d rules b4 challenging
Jacob Allen 10 years ago

Seriously you can not screwed up with the rules and regulations of the Almighty GFA. They will suck up all the blood in your veins.

Seriously you can not screwed up with the rules and regulations of the Almighty GFA. They will suck up all the blood in your veins.
Talook 10 years ago

So kotoko don't have a player to play Obed Owusu position incase he get red card why are u breaking suporters hearts ?

So kotoko don't have a player to play Obed Owusu position incase he get red card why are u breaking suporters hearts ?
dee 10 years ago

No matter the tension btn these clubs the officials communicate on daily bases.It was kind of last resort for hearts.And they planned it with kotoko.Sure the 2 ain't going to be relegated
Who they want to fool?unprofessional ...
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No matter the tension btn these clubs the officials communicate on daily bases.It was kind of last resort for hearts.And they planned it with kotoko.Sure the 2 ain't going to be relegated
Who they want to fool?unprofessionalism
malem 10 years ago

Both teams are still not safe from the relegation dog fight but to a large extent,hearts have actually received a historic life line and kotoko have to also work hard and over come the hasmal boys away from home.I wish the tw ...
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Both teams are still not safe from the relegation dog fight but to a large extent,hearts have actually received a historic life line and kotoko have to also work hard and over come the hasmal boys away from home.I wish the two giants of Ghana football well.
ShamROCK 10 years ago

Stupidity at it best. How can people pay money to watch a match won by a team n later the team that won is deducted point. In the EPL that idiot Sanni Diarra said should be ban from local TV, do they do that. He should come ...
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Stupidity at it best. How can people pay money to watch a match won by a team n later the team that won is deducted point. In the EPL that idiot Sanni Diarra said should be ban from local TV, do they do that. He should come again .
Jacob Allen 10 years ago

That's why I said we could have finish the premier league before the FA cup but people can't figure out the consequences of waiting on the league. Because the table can turn just like that due appeals and protests. I'm Hearts ...
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That's why I said we could have finish the premier league before the FA cup but people can't figure out the consequences of waiting on the league. Because the table can turn just like that due appeals and protests. I'm Hearts fan but I don't want Kotoko to go on relegation because we are rivals and we are brothers at the same time.
john civilize 10 years ago

You guys think is easy to put kumapim-apimb3ba to down flat?who born dog

You guys think is easy to put kumapim-apimb3ba to down flat?who born dog
Emml Kofi Frimpong, Worcester, MA 10 years ago

Was it not the FA officials who supervised the Elite Cup? Wasn't ticket(s) printed or issued in the FA name for the Ghana Sports Council? Kotoko MUST WAKE UP now and serve CAF/FIFA with the FA's original regulations as urge ...
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Was it not the FA officials who supervised the Elite Cup? Wasn't ticket(s) printed or issued in the FA name for the Ghana Sports Council? Kotoko MUST WAKE UP now and serve CAF/FIFA with the FA's original regulations as urgent as possible before these crooks find any dubious means to tamper the Football Constitution.
Tek 10 years ago

GFA regulations are why won't visit it before taking this journey of points deduction.?

GFA regulations are why won't visit it before taking this journey of points deduction.?
FORMER CENTRAL COMMITTEE SECRETARY 10 years ago

WHO ORGANISED THE ELITE CUP MATCHES? NOT GFA? IF GFA DID IT, THEN WHAT DOES THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE MEAN BY NOT AN OFFICIAL MATCH ? A NASTY VERDICT JUST TO HELP HEARTS.

WHO ORGANISED THE ELITE CUP MATCHES? NOT GFA? IF GFA DID IT, THEN WHAT DOES THE DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE MEAN BY NOT AN OFFICIAL MATCH ? A NASTY VERDICT JUST TO HELP HEARTS.
Yankson patrick 10 years ago

You were expecting us to go to religation but now you are in. Wose dua mmu mmo okwaakuo a ebu bo woa, yankson say so.

You were expecting us to go to religation but now you are in. Wose dua mmu mmo okwaakuo a ebu bo woa, yankson say so.
Tetteh Sai 10 years ago

Kotoko people talk too much yet they don't know anything too.

Kotoko people talk too much yet they don't know anything too.
Albertico 10 years ago

The coach did that on purpose. We all know he is die hard hearts fan. Why in the world would one hire a coach that hates kotoko so much. We warned the coach but they did not listen.

The coach did that on purpose. We all know he is die hard hearts fan. Why in the world would one hire a coach that hates kotoko so much. We warned the coach but they did not listen.
Jones 10 years ago

The legal team of hearts is cogent, it knows all the rules in soccer. Unlike that of kotoko, all that it including their journalists knows is noise making. Don't joke with hearts.

The legal team of hearts is cogent, it knows all the rules in soccer. Unlike that of kotoko, all that it including their journalists knows is noise making. Don't joke with hearts.
Kaakyire 10 years ago

Kotoko should boycott the league, and if they refuse we the supporters will curse the executives

Kotoko should boycott the league, and if they refuse we the supporters will curse the executives
Efo Faaabulous 10 years ago

Otumfuo should take the team from the present magagement,for disgracing him and asanteman.

Otumfuo should take the team from the present magagement,for disgracing him and asanteman.
flexy bone 10 years ago

big foool....how do u talk this all Asante people support this team .....think before u write,.....

big foool....how do u talk this all Asante people support this team .....think before u write,.....
Nana kwesi 10 years ago

Mafia don't play with hearts

Mafia don't play with hearts
Kwame B 10 years ago

According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, Section 31 states under the heading ‘Forfeit’ in 31.1.” A team sanctioned with a forfeit is considered to have lost the match by 3-0,” while Section 31.2 clarifies that “If t ...
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According to FIFA’s Disciplinary Code, Section 31 states under the heading ‘Forfeit’ in 31.1.” A team sanctioned with a forfeit is considered to have lost the match by 3-0,” while Section 31.2 clarifies that “If the goal difference at the end of the match is greater than three, the result on the pitch is upheld.”
Anthony Kwaku 10 years ago

If it's real that Kotoko fielded an unqualified payer they must face the music no team is above the law.

If it's real that Kotoko fielded an unqualified payer they must face the music no team is above the law.
Nokware_ Asa 10 years ago

Is largely made up of a bunch of semi-literates, whose sole aim is to 'chop money'.
Nana should get rid of these square pegs in round holes, and also draft a new set of players, who are fit for the game of soccer!

Is largely made up of a bunch of semi-literates, whose sole aim is to 'chop money'.
Nana should get rid of these square pegs in round holes, and also draft a new set of players, who are fit for the game of soccer!
Lino 10 years ago

Out of the eater, came something to eat!!!

Out of the eater, came something to eat!!!
Herry Camara 10 years ago

Why big team like kotoko does not know a simple rules in football because, they think the're EYE open and sit on the branch of tree and cutting that branch at the same time their fool leave them.

Why big team like kotoko does not know a simple rules in football because, they think the're EYE open and sit on the branch of tree and cutting that branch at the same time their fool leave them.
obinna 10 years ago

so now some of the matches are considered as big in this country then why are we not stop playing the other matches and shoot eye on the so call match on this country. in fact gh we are jockers

so now some of the matches are considered as big in this country then why are we not stop playing the other matches and shoot eye on the so call match on this country. in fact gh we are jockers
sam 10 years ago

how can a so called professional team celebrating 80 years do such basic eror?

how can a so called professional team celebrating 80 years do such basic eror?
Sammy 10 years ago

Very well gfa

Very well gfa
Silas Osei-Asibey 10 years ago

GFA GENERAL REGULATION!! ARTICLE 39.8(a) all fines applicable to THE Premier league shall apply to THE FA Cup and THE Elite Club Cup for the same offence but shall apply to the Reserve league at 50% for the same offences. (Th ...
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GFA GENERAL REGULATION!! ARTICLE 39.8(a) all fines applicable to THE Premier league shall apply to THE FA Cup and THE Elite Club Cup for the same offence but shall apply to the Reserve league at 50% for the same offences. (These first Amendment became effective on December 30, 2014).Source: Ghanafa.org.1. My question is if the Elite Club Cup wasn't an official match of the FA why should fines applied to the Premier league be used in it.2. Why should the Elite Club Cup be found in the general regulations of the FA. If the Elite Club Cup is not an official match.3. Does one pay fines for offences in unofficial matches? 4. Why is the DC saying the Elite Club Cup was unofficial match of the FA per their report?5. Did Kotoko pay any fines resulting from the Elite Club Cup to the FA?
lexis 10 years ago

Good one there bro, uv said it all, they are just looking for an escape goat to save hearts but it wont work.. they did dis in charles taylor case, it wont work this time around...they are lucky gana is not like pakistan, the ...
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Good one there bro, uv said it all, they are just looking for an escape goat to save hearts but it wont work.. they did dis in charles taylor case, it wont work this time around...they are lucky gana is not like pakistan, they are all dead...bomboclads...fire burn the DC people all..how can one interpreat the rules upside down like that. i shit into your mouths...
Vin 10 years ago

Stop displaying your ignorance here. This is football. and has nothing to do with Asantes and voter register. Naive!

Stop displaying your ignorance here. This is football. and has nothing to do with Asantes and voter register. Naive!
Mafia n corruption killing us 10 years ago

so what is a sanctioned FA official match?
if the Elite cup wasn't sanctioned why do they have to play?
I see kotoko understood the rules of the game by not fielding the player in their elite match game but the gfa Mafia wo ...
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so what is a sanctioned FA official match?
if the Elite cup wasn't sanctioned why do they have to play?
I see kotoko understood the rules of the game by not fielding the player in their elite match game but the gfa Mafia work is in place to save hearts.

it is no coincidence that our country stinks with corruption like that. someone can spend Ghana money and cry on TV that he fears for Ghana. stupidity
no sense at all.
and the learned populace too are not learned at all.
tribalism. a nation divided against itself. God save us. the ISIS recruits will pounce on us soon
Exposure 10 years ago

Hmmm. My question to the Kotoko fans and Management is simple: Did Kotoko ever protested against Bechem United for fielding an unqualified player? Were the Kotoko fans not very excited and happy at winning points in the board ...
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Hmmm. My question to the Kotoko fans and Management is simple: Did Kotoko ever protested against Bechem United for fielding an unqualified player? Were the Kotoko fans not very excited and happy at winning points in the boardroom instead of on the field? What is good for the goose is also good for the gander!
Nicky Jefferson 10 years ago

Thank u Mr exposure.Yes was looking for d name Bechem united.kotoko protested n were given free 3 points with 3 goals even tho they lost that match.

Thank u Mr exposure.Yes was looking for d name Bechem united.kotoko protested n were given free 3 points with 3 goals even tho they lost that match.
Nicky Jefferson 10 years ago

Kotoko will go to relegation. They knew long ago that they made a mistake fielding an unqualified player that why they were smart to pay Ashgold to withdraw their protest.The point is no team is above d law n must always abid ...
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Kotoko will go to relegation. They knew long ago that they made a mistake fielding an unqualified player that why they were smart to pay Ashgold to withdraw their protest.The point is no team is above d law n must always abide by it.Somewhere this year or last year kotoko lost an away match to a club in d league but protested against an unqualified player d opposing team fielded n won d protest n nobody complained abt d verdict. They re for relegation which they know.
lexis 10 years ago

the DC has never ruled any case infavour for kotoko before, they always manipulate the rules to favour others.. look at the kotoko n hearts charles taylor 3 yellow cards issues dat they manipulated, look at kotoko and brekum ...
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the DC has never ruled any case infavour for kotoko before, they always manipulate the rules to favour others.. look at the kotoko n hearts charles taylor 3 yellow cards issues dat they manipulated, look at kotoko and brekum asnals case that the refree was hit by a sandals from the stands and the martch was abandoned, they ruled the case against kotoko and points was deducted from kotokos accumulated points..Kotoko should send the case to court and persui it to its elastical limits like king faisals own...shame to GFA..
Nicky Jefferson 10 years ago

Remember kotoko vs Bechem united where u lost but Bechem fielded unqualified player n free 3 points n 3 goals given to kotoko?

Remember kotoko vs Bechem united where u lost but Bechem fielded unqualified player n free 3 points n 3 goals given to kotoko?
Joe Dakota AFRO JOE 10 years ago

I feed sad for your comment,Kotoko management do not know the rules and regulations. 1,fail your case have prove. you set back and wait. just lean the RULES no court.SOCCER RULES. Kotoko management.

I feed sad for your comment,Kotoko management do not know the rules and regulations. 1,fail your case have prove. you set back and wait. just lean the RULES no court.SOCCER RULES. Kotoko management.
Sammy 10 years ago

I think GFA have taken the right decision that will let other clubs learn lessons from it.Well done GFA.

I think GFA have taken the right decision that will let other clubs learn lessons from it.Well done GFA.
ABRAHAM K 10 years ago

I WE PRAY DAT HEARTS WILL LOOSE ALL THERE GAMES STUPD HEARTS TUPID GFA

I WE PRAY DAT HEARTS WILL LOOSE ALL THERE GAMES STUPD HEARTS TUPID GFA
Kweku Sarpong uk 10 years ago

Abraham K.
Your mother ... Goat son fool and beautiful fool again

BASTARD

Abraham K.
Your mother ... Goat son fool and beautiful fool again

BASTARD
John Barnes Rush 10 years ago

First, I was happy about the ruling in favour of Hearts, but after reading about the Elite Cup, I think the GFA DC may have erred in ruling against Kotoko.

First, I was happy about the ruling in favour of Hearts, but after reading about the Elite Cup, I think the GFA DC may have erred in ruling against Kotoko.
sam 10 years ago

i don't condone using unqualified players but how on earth hearts try to escape relagation by winning a protestThe GFA disciplinary committee should have droped this case.now we have a team staying not because it is good on t ...
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i don't condone using unqualified players but how on earth hearts try to escape relagation by winning a protestThe GFA disciplinary committee should have droped this case.now we have a team staying not because it is good on the field but protest.
KG 10 years ago

The incompetence displayed by the Kotoko Management Team is unbelievable. However thanks to that, Hearts with their usual strange luck, have probably escaped relegatoon by the back door.

The incompetence displayed by the Kotoko Management Team is unbelievable. However thanks to that, Hearts with their usual strange luck, have probably escaped relegatoon by the back door.
Oheneba 10 years ago

Oh poor kotoko! how can a tournament that allows you to field a foreign player be equal to a premier league match. Shame unto you.

Oh poor kotoko! how can a tournament that allows you to field a foreign player be equal to a premier league match. Shame unto you.
Sly 10 years ago

Poor administration.....u shall face de consequences one by one..bad DC in PLB

Poor administration.....u shall face de consequences one by one..bad DC in PLB
JOHN MAHAMA'S BROTHER 10 years ago

Cheating is their trademark. And they want the their Nana Addo to be declared president by force because some Fake Pastor had prophesied to him that he was going to be president. Anyway, FAKE PASTORS are in serious trouble be ...
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Cheating is their trademark. And they want the their Nana Addo to be declared president by force because some Fake Pastor had prophesied to him that he was going to be president. Anyway, FAKE PASTORS are in serious trouble because UK Christians are going to expose them big time. Watch the following youtube video.

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