We don’t want his apology, We don’t want to see him in Kumasi – Kotoko fans react after Akumatey’s apology (Video)
Some Asante Kotoko supporters have expressed much more disappointment in Referee Franklin Akumatey who handled their match day 13 game with Bibiani Gold Stars following the referee’s public apology.
The Referee speaking on Kessben FM admitted he got the penalty call wrong stressing it was a human error.
“The truth is it was human error, when both players jumped in the air and the header from the attacker I saw the hand that touched the ball to be that of the defender, I was so sure of it.”
“It was after that game that I watched the video and realized it was a wrong call to award such a penalty to Goldstars. I would have reversed the decision if I had a Video Assistant Referee (VAR). “I wished there was a VAR at the Dun’s Park to rescind my decision of awarding a penalty to Bibiani Goldstars.
It was a big mistake and I admit for making such a decision. I didn’t get any support from my colleagues [match officials] to make a concrete decision on the penalty
I want to apologize to Asante Kotoko and its stakeholders for the blunders, I’ve not been myself since Monday afternoon. I am ready for any punishment from the Ghana Football Association Match Review Panel” He said.
Some Asante Kotoko supporters have since reacted to the apology. Even though some have moved on, the majority of the fans who spoke on Kessben TV stressed that they don’t want any apology from him.
One fan cautioned that in fact, they don’t want to see the referee in Kumasi or handle Asante Kotoko’s game again in his career.
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