There was a near stanpede in Pomadze in the Central Region of Ghana, on Sunday as a Division Two match referee identified as Philip Arthur Forson was beaten by the fans of Apata Kofi Football Club in a match with Kenpong Football Academy .
It was a tough Zone Seven fixture of the Central Region Division Two League. The game, from all indications, was going to be a cracker since it was a local derby.
The much-awaited opening between Kenpong Football Academy and Apata Kofi FC at the Pomade DA Schools Park was rained off yesterday and it was rescheduled for 8 am this morning.
Report on our desk can confirm to you that referee Philip has been beaten mercilessly after the home fans stormed the pitch in the 80th minute, following a foul claim by the home team.
Apata Kofi took the lead with a penalty in the game but Kenpong Football Academy fought hard to get an equalizer before the 80th minute where the aggrieved fans of Apata Kofi attacked the referee for what they perceived to be unfair officiating against their club following a foul incident.
The officials sensing danger refused to continue the match and we’re escorted from the park by a military team which happened to be at the scene .
