Mohammed Huzeinu, the 21-year-old who disrupted Ghana’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Chad by storming onto the pitch, has been sentenced to 100 days in prison.

His actions, deemed a security breach under CAF regulations, could result in financial sanctions against the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

Authorities have described the sentence as a deterrent to prevent similar incidents in future matches.

“The FA has consistently urged fans to refrain from such actions, emphasising the importance of discipline and adherence to match day protocols to avoid fines and maintain Ghana’s reputation in international football,” the GFA stated.

Ghana has previously faced penalties for pitch invasions. In 2020, the country was fined $10,000 after a similar incident occurred during an AFCON 2021 qualifier against South Africa in Cape Coast in November 2019.