Inter Allies Football Club have announced that they have commenced investigations in their matchday 34 game against AshantiGold.
Playing as a guest to AshantiGold at the Obuasi Len Clay Stadium, the Eleven is One side lost 7-0 against the Miners.
A match that generated controversy about the scoreline and the manner of the goals.
In the said match Inter Allies defender Hasmin Musah who came off the bench in the second half scored 2 deliberate own goals within 3 minutes, which the club through a statement have condemned the act.
According to the player in an earlier interview, he scored two own goals to spoil bet.
“Before the start of the game [against AshantiGold SC] at our hotel, I heard that the game has been fixed to end in a 5-1 win in favour of AshantiGold SC. I decided to spoil the planned outcome of the fixture by scoring two own goals,” Musah told Kumasi FM.
“I am a Muslim and I don’t support betting because it’s against our doctrines.
”I later told my coach Felix Aboagye before my introduction in the second half that I’ll spoil the planned 5-1 win for AshantiGold SC. I was congratulated by the team after the game,” he added.
Full statement
The attention of the management of Inter Allies Football Club has been drawn to a video in circulation concerning the Ghana Premier League game between the Club and Ashanti Gold SC at the Len Clay Stadium on 18th July, 2021.
The said video shows a player of Inter Allies, Hashmin Musah scoring 2 deliberate own goals.
The Management condemns any such conduct and activity that compromises the integrity of the game.
Without any prejudice to Ghana Football Association’s investigation, the Management of the Club has instituted an internal inquiry headed by Paul Parker Atitsogbui Esq to look into the matter and advise management accordingly.
We wish to state that any official or player found culpable of having played any role in the said matter shall be reported to the Ghana Football Association for appropriate sanctions.
Once again, the Management wishes to dissociate ourselves from such unprofessional conduct.
We thank you for your attention.
