Aduana Stars suspends seven players amid ‘bribery’ allegations in Karela United clash

Ghana Premier League side, Aduana Stars Football Club, has taken decisive action by suspending seven players over allegations of bribery during a match against Karela United.

Assistant Coach W. O. Tandoh reportedly implicated Youth Team coach and former team captain Yahaya Mohammed as a conduit between Aduana Stars and Karela United, alleging that Mohammed accepted Gh¢5,000 to disburse to the players.

In response to the allegations, Aduana Stars has suspended Yahaya Mohammed from all club-related activities and relieved him of his duties as the Youth Team coach.

Additionally, players Bright Adjei, Sam Adams, Silas Obeng Kyeremeh, Emmanuel Gyamfi, goalkeeper Yaw Ansah Fufuro, and Iddrisu Shaibu have been suspended pending further investigation.

Notably, two of the mentioned players did not participate in the match, while Silas Obeng Kyeremeh was substituted in the first half due to illness, leaving only Sam Adams to complete the game.

As investigations unfold, Aduana Stars faces a crucial match against Accra Lions at the Accra Sports Stadium in matchweek 29 of the Ghana Premier League, underscoring the importance of maintaining integrity in the sport.