My Dreadlocks Saved Me From Sustaining Further Injuries- Eric Kwakwa Reveals
Medeama Sporting Club Midfielder, Eric Kwakwa says he was saved from sustaining multiples of injuries in the violence attack by Karela fans during the FA Cup match.
Kwakwa told Bishop Atta-Poku on Wontumi Nationwide Sports carried live on Wontumi Radio/TV that, “I was hit by a stone after first half when our coach was giving the remarks.”
He said that, the Physician of Medeama SC gave him first aid to reduce the pains on their return to Tarkwa.
According to the midfielder, after visiting the hospital this morning, (Monday) he noticed that it was a minor injury.
“I’m urging football fans to take heart when their teams lose a match. Football is an entertaining game so violence must not be tolerated,” he said.
Background
Tarkwa-based club, Medeama SC on Sunday, June 20, 2021, pulled a 2-1 victory over Karela United in round 32 of the MTN FA Cup which resulted in two chaotic scenes.
The game as per reports went on smoothly but its aftermath was chaotic with a member of Medeama’s playing team now battling for his life.
Angry Karela United fans threw missiles into the Medeama bus on its way out of the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park with midfielder Eric Kwakwa sustaining severe injuries.
It has been reported the objects damaged Medeama’s bus and hit the head of Kwakwa who is now receiving treatment.
The attack has caught people in the football fraternity with surprise as fans of both Nzema clubs pledged to be of good behaviour ahead of the game.
In a quick response to the incident, the Ghana Football Association has placed an indefinite ban on the Crosby Awuah Memorial Park which is the home of Karela United.
A statement read: ”This decision was taken following assaults on players and officials at Aiyinase resulting in injuries and damage to property and unsporting behaviour by the home supporters in the MTN FA Cup Round of 32 tie between Karela United FC and Medeama SC on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
“The Executive Council invoked Articles 14(2) and 14(3) of the Ghana Premier League Regulations which empowers them to close down any league centre/venue where the safety of clubs, match officials and/or spectators cannot be guaranteed.
“The Ghana FA prosecutors have been tasked to proffer the appropriate charges for the Disciplinary Committee to sit on this matter expeditiously.”
By: Parker Samuel
