The Accra District Court has sentenced 21-year-old Mohammed Huzeinu to 100 days in prison. On Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana squared
The Accra District Court has sentenced 21-year-old Mohammed Huzeinu to 100 days in prison. On Friday night at the Accra Sports Stadium, Ghana squared off against Chad in the round 5 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with tension very high because of how the Black Stars fared in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers. Ghana fantastically smashed Chad 5-0.
A fan was spotted running across the pitch to hug Semenyo, causing a pause in the game.
Per Ghana Football Association (GFA) statement, Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the match, which could have serious financial repercussions for the Association, as it happened in 2020 when the GFA was fined $10,000 following a pitch invasion during an AFCON 2021 Qualifier between Ghana and South Africa in Cape Coast in November 2019. More recently, in January 2024, the GFA was fined $15,000 due to crowd trouble during the Black Stars’ AFCON 2023 group match against Cape Verde.
GFA statement.
“Huzeinu’s actions disrupted the game, an offense that has potential financial consequences for the Association (GFA), as the Association is likely to be fined whenever such incidents occur,” read part of the statement from the Ghana FA.
“Pitch invasions are considered a serious breach of security and disrupt the smooth running of games. The sentencing serves as a strong warning to fans to respect stadium regulations and maintain order during matches.”
“The FA has consistently urged fans to refrain from such actions, emphasizing the importance of discipline and adherence to match day protocols to avoid fines and maintain Ghana’s reputation in international football,” the GFA statement added.
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