Nations FC have suffered a 3-point deduction as a penalty for their sudden forfeiture of their penultimate 2024/25 Ghana Premier League match against Basake Holy Stars FC.

This was announced by the Ghana Football Association's Disciplinary Committee in an official statement, signed by Committee Chairman Osei Kwadwo Adow, and published on the GFA website.

According to the statement, "Nations FC will suffer a further three-point deduction from their accumulated points in the ongoing season, according to Article 33 (5) (a) of the GFA Premier League Regulations".

This ruling comes after the Committee decided that the disturbance in the match and the eventual abrupt abandonment of the game was to be blamed on Nationa FC.

"The Protest of Nations FC is dismissed. Nations FC initiated the acts that led to the abrupt end of the match and shall forfeit the match in accordance with Article 33 (1) (b) of the GFA Premier League Regulations," the statement noted, upholding the protest of Basake Holy Stars FC.

"The Protest of Basake Holy Stars FC shall succeed."

GFA has also awarded a 3-0 win to the Basakes slapping Nations FC with a GH₵2,500 fine.

Half of the fine would be given to Basake Holy Stars and the other half to the GFA.

Also, the GFA Prosecutor has been tasked to launch an investigation into the reports submitted by match officials and prosecute all individuals found culpable in the incident.

The Committee reminded all parties that any dissatisfaction with the ruling must be addressed by appealing to the GFA Appeals Committee within one day of notification.

Events leading to Nations FC's sanctions

A clash occurred during the matchday 33 fixture between Basake Holy Stars and Nations FC on Sunday, June 1.

Hosted at the Ampain AAK II Sports Arena, some irate Nations FC players and officials invaded the pitch following the referee's decision to award a penalty to Basake Holy Stars in the 63rd minute after Nations FC defender Kwame Osei was adjudged to have handled the ball while attempting to block a cross from the right flank.

However, the referee's decision didn’t sit well with the Nations FC players and officials. They became confrontational, and the situation later turned violent, ultimately forcing Nations FC to abandon the match.

In a disturbing turn of events, the club’s owner, Dr. Kwame Kyei, and its president, Divine Kyei, were reportedly assaulted during the commotion.