[Video] Match-fixing scandal hangs over Ghana

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moyo 11 years ago

The disgrace Nyantakyi will have to resign or a case will be made to FIFA for him to be fired. What a disgrace to all Ghanaians

The disgrace Nyantakyi will have to resign or a case will be made to FIFA for him to be fired. What a disgrace to all Ghanaians
Star 11 years ago

Well, according to FIFA, there's no indication of match fixing from Ghana. Hopefully, we can put this behind us.

Well, according to FIFA, there's no indication of match fixing from Ghana. Hopefully, we can put this behind us.
Maka 11 years ago

Nyantakyi and co still need to resign for corrupt practices whether fifa vindicate ghana or not. We can't continue to tolerate and not punish people for this kind of behavior.

Nyantakyi and co still need to resign for corrupt practices whether fifa vindicate ghana or not. We can't continue to tolerate and not punish people for this kind of behavior.
Whatever 11 years ago

You watch all the video, you won't find any scene where Nyantakyi accepts or pends his signature to a contract related to a rigging offer. So please let our ears go to sleep with this cork and bull story

You watch all the video, you won't find any scene where Nyantakyi accepts or pends his signature to a contract related to a rigging offer. So please let our ears go to sleep with this cork and bull story
Mr.N 11 years ago

I told disagree with you Akwesi Nyantakyi should not have spoken to guy after he had seen contract that said the investors would be appointing the match officials period this is against FIFA rule and he should have pointed i ...
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I told disagree with you Akwesi Nyantakyi should not have spoken to guy after he had seen contract that said the investors would be appointing the match officials period this is against FIFA rule and he should have pointed it out.

On Fifa I do not think fifa would do anything as long as Akwesi Nyantakyi is not a direct target to Joseph S. Blatter which Nyantakyi had done very well by kissing Joseph S. Blatter ass.
Slimzee 11 years ago

I kept commenting on the corruption in Ghana and cheats. All the millions of dollars they got from the worldcups was not enough, you ended up being caught by just 10000pounds? sad so sad. the fact is this corruption in Ghana ...
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I kept commenting on the corruption in Ghana and cheats. All the millions of dollars they got from the worldcups was not enough, you ended up being caught by just 10000pounds? sad so sad. the fact is this corruption in Ghana starts from school when people pay their ways to get good grades in University, some girls have sex with lecturers, some cheat with friends, some link up with TAs for exam questions, WAEC leakages, etc. Through this system the young breed of corrupt so called intellectuals are made then the corruption, favoritism, red tapeism, etc in Ghana continues. This is how come the country will just never develop, with the poor growing poorer and the rich getting richer at the expense of the development of the country. A country that has so much sunlight, water(sea, rivers), oil, cocoa, other resources to name a few, should not be in the position in which we are. We are so blessed, yet we are so underdeveloped. I think a Monarch system like it is in malaysia may really help the country where every corrupt individual is dealt with heavily to put fear in others. Even look at the number of fake drivers licenses around and how people who put in the effort find it difficult to legally get their license. all official who engage in corruption and are caught should be taken to the firing squad. Oh Ghana, it is so sad. I regret being a Ghanaian sometimes. Dumsor, Lack of water, no proper sanitation, bad economy, lack of jobs for graduates hence brain drain, favoritism and tribalism, etc. Hmmm ... all the best Ghana. I hope one day, these selfish practices will come to an end.
Floating Voter. 11 years ago

Oh Ghana,what is wrong with us ?

Oh Ghana,what is wrong with us ?
Ghfuo, WC match fixing scandal! 11 years ago

Too much corruption in Ghana, why?

Too much corruption in Ghana, why?
Yakubu 11 years ago

Well the chicken have come to roost. You can some of the people all the time but not all of them at all time. That is why Ghana is not developing like the other european nations. All due to corrupt officials like nyantayi and ...
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Well the chicken have come to roost. You can some of the people all the time but not all of them at all time. That is why Ghana is not developing like the other european nations. All due to corrupt officials like nyantayi and people like you who take money from them and support them. Shame really, unless you have no integrity:((((
Mohammed Awuni 11 years ago

he has done no wrong because you are also chopping the money

he has done no wrong because you are also chopping the money

PROF 11 years ago

He is as guilty as hell from collusion and collaboration!!

As President of GFA ( and a qualificied legal professional), he should have indicated he smelt a "rat" if the proposition was too far fetched. But he was ready to ...
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He is as guilty as hell from collusion and collaboration!!

As President of GFA ( and a qualificied legal professional), he should have indicated he smelt a "rat" if the proposition was too far fetched. But he was ready to go along with it for a "trial priod" to see if it will work !!
WOFA WOHOO 11 years ago

Against Portugal period then if its true the GFA boss should resign.Pls GHANA beat Portugal 3nil

Against Portugal period then if its true the GFA boss should resign.Pls GHANA beat Portugal 3nil
WOFA WOHOO 11 years ago

The Ghana police or interpol should arrest them immediately they are idiots trying to tarnish the image of Ghana

The Ghana police or interpol should arrest them immediately they are idiots trying to tarnish the image of Ghana
S.K. 11 years ago

He needs to be places in a dungeon. He is the epitome of shame and a disgrace to humanity.

He needs to be places in a dungeon. He is the epitome of shame and a disgrace to humanity.
Tetteh Klokpe 11 years ago

Eii Ghana, what shows that you have not gone to sell the match between Ghana and USA in the World Cup. Upon all the noise Ghanaians make you went and camp the team in USA and you were beaten which was as a result of selection ...
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Eii Ghana, what shows that you have not gone to sell the match between Ghana and USA in the World Cup. Upon all the noise Ghanaians make you went and camp the team in USA and you were beaten which was as a result of selection. It will come out soon. God save Ghana
KOBBY 11 years ago

MAXWELL KONADU IN THE GUISE OF ASSISTANT COACH OF THE BLACK STARS HAS BEEN A LINK IN THESE DIRTY DEALS. THAT SHOULD EXPLAIN WHY HE HAS HUS HANDS IN ALL THE PIES OF THENATIONAL TEAMS JUST TO FACILITATE THESE ILLEGAL DEALS OF M ...
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MAXWELL KONADU IN THE GUISE OF ASSISTANT COACH OF THE BLACK STARS HAS BEEN A LINK IN THESE DIRTY DEALS. THAT SHOULD EXPLAIN WHY HE HAS HUS HANDS IN ALL THE PIES OF THENATIONAL TEAMS JUST TO FACILITATE THESE ILLEGAL DEALS OF MATCH FIXING.. ASEM B3BA DABI. WHEN THE FROG DIES WE SEE ITS TRUE LENGTH.
OGOGLO QUARTER! ! 11 years ago

CHOP CHOP HAS CHOP NYATAKYI. BETTER START RUNNING OOOO.

CHOP CHOP HAS CHOP NYATAKYI. BETTER START RUNNING OOOO.
kwame 11 years ago

It appears some people on this platform are gullible,believing everything they read or view. Why must Nyantakyi resign?
What is incriminating about what is in this video?
Anyway, perhaps that's the level of their brains; so ...
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It appears some people on this platform are gullible,believing everything they read or view. Why must Nyantakyi resign?
What is incriminating about what is in this video?
Anyway, perhaps that's the level of their brains; sorry for them. It's the same way we do our politics. God have mercy on our nation.
Justice 11 years ago

Can't you see Nyantakyi & co are killing Ghana football and it's image ohhh Kwame or who ever you are... Do you ever wonder why Ghana's domestic league is so low...my friend think wai, think!!!

Can't you see Nyantakyi & co are killing Ghana football and it's image ohhh Kwame or who ever you are... Do you ever wonder why Ghana's domestic league is so low...my friend think wai, think!!!
dissatified ghanaian 11 years ago

why must he not resign. if he has allowed this level of corruption to under his regime then he is equally responsible. the wisest thing will be for him to step down to save his face. it is rather comments like yours that is k ...
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why must he not resign. if he has allowed this level of corruption to under his regime then he is equally responsible. the wisest thing will be for him to step down to save his face. it is rather comments like yours that is killing the country.

Wiseone 11 years ago

Kwame, which video did u watch that made u think Nyantakyi did nothing wrong? You're the gullible & naive at best. Since corruption is a way of life in Ghana, you don't seem to grasp the seriousness of this video & instead, y ...
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Kwame, which video did u watch that made u think Nyantakyi did nothing wrong? You're the gullible & naive at best. Since corruption is a way of life in Ghana, you don't seem to grasp the seriousness of this video & instead, you're here defending this crooked man. He'll do this nation a huge favor by resigning from his post & the GFA stepping up by getting rid of him. Otherwise, Ghana will endure backlash & a mockery from other nations.
kwo 11 years ago

so this Kwame guy sees nothing wrong with this action?...hmmmm i pity this guy too much

so this Kwame guy sees nothing wrong with this action?...hmmmm i pity this guy too much
Sena 11 years ago

The fact that he didnt tell them is not possible but rather wanted to see the proposal and adviced that an experiment match should be played shows that he was keen on the deal...Fool what else do you want to hear. Nyantakyi s ...
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The fact that he didnt tell them is not possible but rather wanted to see the proposal and adviced that an experiment match should be played shows that he was keen on the deal...Fool what else do you want to hear. Nyantakyi shame .. GFA chop chop
tegare 11 years ago

It's not always the deed but the thought . . . .

It's not always the deed but the thought . . . .
Palmwine Tapper 11 years ago

KWAME = Nyantakyi Can't FOOL ANYONE. CORRUPT GREED "Nyantakyi" hiding as Kwame. Shame on you

KWAME = Nyantakyi Can't FOOL ANYONE. CORRUPT GREED "Nyantakyi" hiding as Kwame. Shame on you
Watchdog 11 years ago

Nyantakyi hiding behind names like kwame, Jojo, Whatever; and many others to come. Very, very desperate. You thought God sleeps, NO SIR! Always awake to your nocturnal deeds. Because of greed a whole FA boss could not discern ...
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Nyantakyi hiding behind names like kwame, Jojo, Whatever; and many others to come. Very, very desperate. You thought God sleeps, NO SIR! Always awake to your nocturnal deeds. Because of greed a whole FA boss could not discern this lazy trick! You've exposed yourself and no amount of face-saving comments by yourself and hired cronies will exonerate you. SHAME.
DDT 11 years ago

Now i know why we lost to USA

Now i know why we lost to USA
GH-Toronto 11 years ago

It is obvious you are Nyantakyi trying to deceive us, but we know better. Just do the needful and resign.

It is obvious you are Nyantakyi trying to deceive us, but we know better. Just do the needful and resign.
JOJO 11 years ago

there is nothing that Nyantakyi said that incriminates him, because base on his video he hasn't seen the corrupt proposal that the investigator was talking about so until we find out or see a video that confirms that we can't ...
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there is nothing that Nyantakyi said that incriminates him, because base on his video he hasn't seen the corrupt proposal that the investigator was talking about so until we find out or see a video that confirms that we can't really charge him and all this could be setting him up. he is the most successful FA president as far as development. so my question is where is the rest of Nyantakyi's video? AND FUCK THAT MEDIA FOR TRYING TO DESTROY OUR CAMP DURING THE WORLD CUP JUST BECAUSE ENGLAND IS GOING HOME EARLY.
dissatified ghanaian 11 years ago

what is wrong with what they've then. They have only succeeded where ghanaian investigative journalism has failed. there is nothing he said but why did he meet them. if he has no dealings or intent to deal with them why did h ...
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what is wrong with what they've then. They have only succeeded where ghanaian investigative journalism has failed. there is nothing he said but why did he meet them. if he has no dealings or intent to deal with them why did he meet them. it is important we set aside emotions and analyse situations critically so we move on as a nation.

tegare 11 years ago

Nyatakyi did everything. COLLUSION.

Nyatakyi did everything. COLLUSION.
KAY 11 years ago

WHAT EVIDENCE DO WE NEED AGAIN? A BIG DISGRACE.

WHAT EVIDENCE DO WE NEED AGAIN? A BIG DISGRACE.
ek 11 years ago

we are really seeing the true colours of some of our appearing. And who is this man talking rubbish about how easy it is to fixe These matches

we are really seeing the true colours of some of our appearing. And who is this man talking rubbish about how easy it is to fixe These matches
Mallam Tula-2 11 years ago

What legal school of thought do you subscribe to besides there is something called guilty by association ; there was clear evidence that this Nyantakyi was involved in this negotiation and discussion issues the end product be ...
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What legal school of thought do you subscribe to besides there is something called guilty by association ; there was clear evidence that this Nyantakyi was involved in this negotiation and discussion issues the end product being the an agreed sum of monies to be handed over for some BIG MEN and who are these big men ; the worse part was that the two guys who were suppose to receive the $30,000 advance were all under Kwesi Nyantakyi ; are you saying he did not know what his little mafia street boys were doing ; I will tell straight in the face ; that like in every mafia connection ; there are foot soldiers who go out and collect monies for their their BOSSESS all the time ; BOSSES of any mafia racket do not get involved in the DIRTY END of any deal ; WHY WAS KWESI even talking to these guys anyway and asking them questions ; why was he not doing what he was there to do anyway; why did he not send the document straight to his legal team in Ghana for observation and comments besides if he knew these BRitish media guys were always looking for mischief and on the tail of African counteries why did he not take some security measures ; this tells you how BLACK THE AFRICAN mind is ;because you these people are out there to set a trap for you and then you give them the OPPRTUNITY ; WHAT A FULL AND NAIVE MIND IS THIS !!!!!!!!
Maame Yaa 11 years ago

This is a big humilation to the entire nation, till when is this thing going to stop. Last 4 yrs it was bribe giving to a referee n this year fixing a mach? What is this country turning into. As leaders set good example and ...
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This is a big humilation to the entire nation, till when is this thing going to stop. Last 4 yrs it was bribe giving to a referee n this year fixing a mach? What is this country turning into. As leaders set good example and also create a good name for our country so that it won't have any bad implication on the youth.
yaw 11 years ago

Hey guys, am sorry for interrupting, Hon. Nyantakyi was not a fool when the negotiator said he can't see anyone speaking with him via skype, quickly Mr. Nyantakyi said they will look into the proposal, his facial expressions ...
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Hey guys, am sorry for interrupting, Hon. Nyantakyi was not a fool when the negotiator said he can't see anyone speaking with him via skype, quickly Mr. Nyantakyi said they will look into the proposal, his facial expressions changed quickly, he understands that there could be a recorder or camera some where, so it's 2 things, setup or he's been doing it for a long time and his own planed stopping him by suprise, thank you guys and have a wonderful day.
Palmwine Tapper 11 years ago

Fring Squad for these CORRUPT GH. FOOLS.
What a shame. They were very LUCY they left the US before this shit broke out. The US Gov't. would have LOCKED them up on behalf of FIFA. This is REAL SHAME to the image of GHANA.

Fring Squad for these CORRUPT GH. FOOLS.
What a shame. They were very LUCY they left the US before this shit broke out. The US Gov't. would have LOCKED them up on behalf of FIFA. This is REAL SHAME to the image of GHANA.
truth 11 years ago

nyantekyi did not say anything bad ..please be objective

nyantekyi did not say anything bad ..please be objective
Eric Amponsah 11 years ago

For Justice to prevail, we all have to wait for the final verdict of FIFA and if the these individuals are proven guilty, they should all be fined, fired and banished from football involvement in the country. Nobody should h ...
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For Justice to prevail, we all have to wait for the final verdict of FIFA and if the these individuals are proven guilty, they should all be fined, fired and banished from football involvement in the country. Nobody should hire them for any job in the country. Similarly, I would recommend that both private and government officials should be set up as well and get rid of all corrupt officials in the country. We need more undercover. Nevertheless, the players should not be overlooked as there are possibilities of some knowing of these plot and if found guilty as well should be expelled from the national team irrespective of who they are.
Whatever 11 years ago

If you dig deeper into this allegation, it is so empty. Nobody made a fixed match offer to Nyantakyi in that video, even the offer which was made was in pending... awaiting a GFA acceptance and approval so what is the basis o ...
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If you dig deeper into this allegation, it is so empty. Nobody made a fixed match offer to Nyantakyi in that video, even the offer which was made was in pending... awaiting a GFA acceptance and approval so what is the basis of this story? Even FIFA in the last 24 hours dismissed this allegation so why is Ghanaweb repeating British propaganda aimed at smearing the Blackstars image?
Koney 11 years ago

The videos are fake cordinated pieces. If you listen to the FA president, he was talking about training preparation support and activities. He indicated that he has been told of a contract but yet to see or read it and he wil ...
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The videos are fake cordinated pieces. If you listen to the FA president, he was talking about training preparation support and activities. He indicated that he has been told of a contract but yet to see or read it and he will decide on any assistant to the teams training after examining terms and conditions of the said contract. We need extreme care on this issue and ask very important question.the first video is not enough evidence
Nii 11 years ago

I feel sad that people like you are still around because you hear one thing and interpret to suit your agenda.
The FA President on the video, never said he had not read the contract. He actually said He had read the contract ...
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I feel sad that people like you are still around because you hear one thing and interpret to suit your agenda.
The FA President on the video, never said he had not read the contract. He actually said He had read the contract and though he finds nothing wrong with it, he cannot take a unilateral decision hence referring it to the legal committee.
He finds nothing wrong when the fixers had inserted into the contract that allows them to solely be in charge of the appointment of the match officials something in direct contravention of the FIFA laws. I am not saying He did anything illegal at this stage because the contract was never but for you to say he had not read the contract is a lie.
Yakubu 11 years ago

People who are like you who support corrupt leaders like you are those who are killing africa. Dud, did the corrupt nyantakyi gives some of his corrupt and ill made money to you too. You find people like Andre Ayew fightiing ...
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People who are like you who support corrupt leaders like you are those who are killing africa. Dud, did the corrupt nyantakyi gives some of his corrupt and ill made money to you too. You find people like Andre Ayew fightiing for Ghana through hard work and nyantakyi still and disgracing ghana. May you all go to hell where you belong
Mohammed Awuni 11 years ago

The man has been caught red handed. This is not Ghana where u can use "eye trong" to wiggle your way out.
FIFA will ask him to resign soon

The man has been caught red handed. This is not Ghana where u can use "eye trong" to wiggle your way out.
FIFA will ask him to resign soon
Whatever 11 years ago

Stop throwing mud at him. You have nothing against him

Stop throwing mud at him. You have nothing against him
Yakubu 11 years ago

Nyantakyi is corrupt and has to go immediately. Its a shame that he has betrayed Ghana and the african continent in such a way. Its sad really:((((

Nyantakyi is corrupt and has to go immediately. Its a shame that he has betrayed Ghana and the african continent in such a way. Its sad really:((((
Mohammed Awuni 11 years ago

corruption is all over, but Nyantakyi steals

corruption is all over, but Nyantakyi steals
Mensah 11 years ago

you pull him down assholes, your efforts will come to nothing

you pull him down assholes, your efforts will come to nothing
Mensah 11 years ago

typo

typo
ofa k 11 years ago

kyanatakyi is completely innocent

kyanatakyi is completely innocent
tegare 11 years ago

NyNyatakyi is 100 % guilty.

NyNyatakyi is 100 % guilty.
ofa k 11 years ago

the f a president did no wrong

the f a president did no wrong
tegare 11 years ago

1. Sports ministry must first suspend nyantayi and officials involved whilst investigations proceed.

1. Sports ministry must first suspend nyantayi and officials involved whilst investigations proceed.
S.K. 11 years ago

What a fool. People do it all the time ... Those who do it are smarter. If You have leaders like this to run affairs in your country you are doom. Backward ever!!!! Wake up Ghana, wake up!
Shame, Shame, Shame!!!!!

What a fool. People do it all the time ... Those who do it are smarter. If You have leaders like this to run affairs in your country you are doom. Backward ever!!!! Wake up Ghana, wake up!
Shame, Shame, Shame!!!!!
Cudjoe 11 years ago

Undercover footage from Channel 4 Dispatches exposes a match agent from Ghana offering to fix an international football game, writes Morland Sanders.

The tail end of rush hour on a Central London street and ...
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Undercover footage from Channel 4 Dispatches exposes a match agent from Ghana offering to fix an international football game, writes Morland Sanders.

The tail end of rush hour on a Central London street and we're trying to hide a TV crew. You'd think technology would make that slightly easier but not on this job.

There's a 6ft-something cameraman, a lens of seemingly similar proportions, a fidgety soundman with his boom and microphone and plenty of other people dotted around hoping things will go to plan.

We are all waiting for a silver Toyota. Slightly behind schedule it arrives, at precisely the same time the van concealing the crew drives away - we are there for all to see. However, the smartly dressed men exit the car, pay no attention to us and take their seats at the table in a nearby swanky hotel.

It is the billions of bets flowing through Asia that experts say are key to these sorts of fixes

The two believe they are here for a business meeting with a global sports investor. They are expecting a down payment of thirty thousand pounds but this is, in fact, the end of a six month long Dispatches investigation and these are the men who have been offering to help fix a football match involving a team playing in the World Cup.

First contact

Christopher Forsythe is a Fifa licensed match agent and Obed Nketiah is the chief executive of the top league Ghanaian club Berekum Chelsea and a committee member of the national U20s side.

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Our first contact was with Forsythe, we'd encountered him through a previous Dispatches and he didn't waste too much time offering to help fix matches for Ghana's national team.

The business model is pretty clear: become a third party sponsor, organise an international friendly, ensure we choose the refs then appoint one we can bung to fix the result our way. You can make a lot of money on a match through the gambling markets when you know the result.

It is the billions of bets flowing through Asia that experts say are key to these sorts of fixes. Forsythe thinks he's talking to the representative of a group of Far East investors with a keen interest in gambling, but in reality the man is Terry Steans, a former Fifa match-fixing investigator and now an undercover reporter for Dispatches.

In one of their first meetings, Forsythe tells Steans about how a 'bought' referee can order a specific result for the Asian betting markets: "You can decide for them, tell the officials look, something is happening in Far East on this match so we want it 3-2 in favour of the opposition. And then they will make it happen."

'I am not the one'

The whole plan seems to centre around corrupting a Fifa referee, and during one of the meetings Stean tries to find out if the result will be guaranteed once the money has been handed over. Forsythe responds: "That is why we will get the officials that we have greased their palms, so that they will do it, the way we want it."

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It was the months of gathered information like this that took us to the moment in a London hotel room when we would ask Obed Nketiah and Christopher Forsythe to explain themselves.

As the crew walked in, Forsythe and Nketiah chose not to stand and leave but to sit and talk.

Forsythe declared that he was totally blameless in the situation and the "running" had been done by our undercover reporter: "I am not the one, I am not on the field, I am not the one playing so how can you tell me that I can decide the scores of the game?"

Forsythe added that he never had any plans to bribe anyone and his whole plan was fictitious.

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Obed Nketiah told us that he was involved in the meetings with our covert reporter just to help organise matches and he knew nothing of any plan to bribe referees.

Our interview finished and Forsythe and Nketiah left for Heathrow but the questioning hasn't stopped: the Ghana Football Association has asked the country's police to look in to the conduct of the two men.

Morland Sanders goes undercover to expose football's problem with match-fixing - Dispatches, tonight on Channel 4 at 7.30pm.

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