Ebusua Dwarfs, Legon Cities game called off

Ghana Premier League week 23 game between Legon Cities and Ebusua Dwarfs at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium has been called off after referees of the game failed to continue with the second half.

Our players have left the pitch to the dressing room now. We waited for the officials and till now, they didn’t come out.#GPLwk23 #DwarfsLegonCities pic.twitter.com/uwypHB3LwG

— Legon Cities FC (@LegonCitiesFC) May 9, 2021

Legon Cities Football Club were leading 1-0 at half time through Richmond Antwi’s strike.

The center referee for the game Alpha Adey failed to show up on the pitch to continue with the second half despite players of the two teams coming to the field.

Ebusua Dwarfs vs Legon Cities

It is alleged referee Alpha Adey has refused to kick-start the second-half after he received threats from fans and officials.

The first half ended; Dwarfs 0-1 Legon Cities #3Sports #GPLwk23

— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) May 9, 2021

According to reports, the match officials received threats from fans and club officials and felt it wasn’t safe to continue with the game.

This led to the game being called off.

The Ghana Football Association is yet to communicate their decision on the matter.

By 3news.com