Former Communications Director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Sannie Daara, revealed he was moved to tears after watching highlights of a 2024/25 Ghana Premier League match between Dreams FC and Accra Lions.
The game, officiated by referee Maxwell Hanson, has sparked significant reactions on social media, with Accra Lions accusing the referee of biased officiating.
The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Dreams FC, but a surfaced video highlights several controversial decisions by the referee, which Accra Lions believe were inappropriate and cost them the game.
Sannie Daara shared his emotional reaction in a social media post, stating: “For the first time in 20 years, I shed tears at 1 am when I saw highlights of Dreams FC vs. Accra Lions. I have firsthand knowledge of the millions of dollars Lions have invested in Ghana football, and seeing this being undermined was too painful. I am a human being; I have a soul.”
In response, Accra Lions issued a statement criticizing the Ghana Football Association (GFA) for poor league organization and called for better oversight of refereeing standards.
Dreams FC, however, defended themselves, accusing Accra Lions of hypocrisy.
They pointed out that refereeing errors are a global phenomenon and urged Lions to direct their grievances through the appropriate channels.
The win lifted Dreams FC to 14th on the GPL table but Accra Lions are stuck in the relegation zone as they sit 17th with 13 points from 16 games.
