Scars of Hooliganism: GFA, clubs must bear cost of match security – Kwesi Nyantakyi

Former Ghana Football Association President Kwesi Nyantakyi says the GFA and clubs must jointly take responsibility for providing adequate security at match venues to curb hooliganism.

Speaking in Scars of Hooliganism, the JoyNews documentary exposing the impact of football violence, Nyantakyi stressed that the absence of proper security breeds chaos and puts lives at risk.

“Lack of security is violence and that can lead to loss of lives, property, injury, etc.”

He proposed a model where clubs contribute a set minimum amount to help offset the cost of security operations on match days.

“The GFA must consider clubs contributing a certain minimum amount to bear the cost of security,” he said.

“When police, soldiers, or whoever are deployed as security personnel, some travel from far away places and will incur costs.”

“It is important in the interest of football that the GFA and the clubs find a way to bear the cost. If the GFA has sponsorship, that would be the ultimate.”

In Scars of Hooliganism hotline documentary, JoySports Haruna Mubarak explores the growing threat of fan violence in Ghana football, featuring stories of players, referees, supporters, and technical staff who have suffered its consequences.