Karela United condemn assault on Medeama Sporting Club during FA Cup clash

Ghana Premier League side Karela United have condemned the assaults their neighbors Medeama SC suffered in the hands of the home fans during their MTN FA cup game on Sunday.

Medeama SC suffered barbaric attacks from supporters of the Aiyinase based outfit at the Crosby Awuah Memorial park during their round of 32 clash of the MTN FA Cup .

The assaults resulted in Medeama SC midfielder Eric Kawkaw getting injuried on the head when the fans attacked the team in the dressing room after first half. The bus of the away team was smashed with several damages all over.

However, Karela United FC have expressed their readiness to help investigate and bring to book the number of individuals who caused the mess.

In a letter released by the club, it has expressed readiness to cooperate with the local Police in ensuring the perpetuators are held responsible for their uncivilized acts.

“The Management of Karela United Football Club condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence that characterised the FA cup match against Medeama Sporting Club on Sunday, June 20, 2021”

“The behavior of a number of individuals was completely unacceptable and the club will cooperate fully with authorities to identify those responsible”The club has reported the matter to the local Police and is cooperatiing with the authorities to unravel the full facts”

“The priority now is to establish the facts and offer all parties involved including Medeama, the affected players and staff as well as the Ghana Football Association whatever support is necessary”.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Football Association has independently banned the home grounds of Karela United FC, Crosby Awuah Memorial park.