The Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Disciplinary Committee has charged Wilson Arthur, the owner of Skyy FC, of Division One League football, for remarks he made recently about match officials during the current campaign.
Arthur is being charged with a violation of GFA Division One League Regulations, 2019, Section 34(6)(d), because of comments he made in a media interview regarding match officials.
According to the GFA Prosecution, his remarks amount to inappropriate behavior that tarnishes the reputation of the game. Arthur’s response to the charges is due on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
In a recent interview with Akoma FM, Arthur expressed frustration over what he perceived as biased officiating against his team. He lamented numerous dubious decisions that he claims have left Skyy FC struggling in the league.
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“After 22 games in Division One, I can say that approximately eight referees came specifically to sabotage my team,” Arthur stated, alleging deliberate attempts to harm his team’s performance.
Furthermore, Arthur voiced his intention to cease investing in football and pursue other business ventures due to his perceived losses resulting from referee bias. He criticised the GFA for neglecting to address his complaints adequately, alleging that his formal grievances went unanswered.
Skyy FC currently sit sixth in Zone 2 of the Division One league with 34 points, with aspirations of securing promotion to the top-flight league. However, Arthur’s comments come amidst their bid for promotion, raising concerns about the impact of his remarks on the team’s morale and focus.
The club’s narrow miss of promotion last season adds to the gravity of the situation, with Arthur’s outspoken criticisms potentially affecting Skyy FC’s prospects in the current campaign.
