Abdul Bashiru, assistant coach of Hearts of Oak, has leveled accusations against Medeama President, Moses Armah Parker, alleging his interference in the referee’s dressing room at halftime during their recent match.
The Phobians faced their third consecutive defeat in the Ghana Premier League against Medeama SC in Tarkwa, marking a downturn after an eight-game unbeaten streak.
Expressing his discontent with the officiating during the match, Bashiru called for an urgent investigation by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) into the incident.
“There is something that I want to say, what happened after the first half, the GFA must have a look at it. How can a bankroller after the first half go inside the referee’s dressing room?” questioned Bashiru, highlighting the concerning incident.
Bashiru further alleged bias from the referee towards Medeama SC, claiming intimidation tactics and a noticeable shift in behavior during the second half.
While acknowledging Medeama’s superiority on the day, Bashiru insisted that the referee’s actions played a role in their defeat, prompting scrutiny from onlookers.
“Come and see what happened there, the intimidation and all that, it’s not fair, for me this is not football.
“You can see, the referee completely changed in the second half.”
With their sights now set on Karela United, Hearts of Oak faces a pivotal period as they seek to rebound from recent losses and reclaim their position in the league standings.
Hearts of Oak assistant coach Abdul Bashiru accuses Medeama owner Moses Parker of bribing referees in Saturday’s defeat
