Title-chasing Nations FC sensationally abandoned their penultimate Ghana Premier League fixture against Basake Holy Stars on Sunday after walking off the pitch in protest against a series of controversial refereeing decisions.
The high-stakes Matchday 33 encounter at the Crosby Awuah Memorial Stadium saw Holy Stars take the lead through a 32nd-minute penalty, sparking early frustration from the Nations FC camp. Tensions escalated dramatically midway through the second half when the referee awarded a second penalty to the home side, a call that triggered angry reactions from the Nations FC players and technical staff.
The scene quickly descended into chaos as on-field confrontations erupted, prompting security personnel to intervenein an attempt to calm the situation. Despite efforts from officials to resume the game, Nations FC refused to continue, with the players and coaching staff walking off the pitch in protest, leaving fans and match officials stunned.
Heading into the game, Nations FC held a four-point lead at the top of the table and were just two wins away from clinching a historic first-ever Ghana Premier League title. Their decision to abandon the match has now thrown the title race into uncertainty, with the outcome of the fixture—and possibly the league—now dependent on the response from the Ghana Football Association (GFA).
The GFA is expected to launch a formal investigation into the events at Nzema and announce a decision in the coming days, with widespread anticipation over how the league’s top governing body will handle this unprecedented situation.
This walk-off marks one of the most dramatic moments in recent Ghana Premier League history, as officiating standards once again come under intense scrutiny during a fiercely contested title race.
