My comment on referees was just to hype the Mantse derby- Oloboi Commodore
The General Manager of Accra Great Olympics Oloboi Commodore has finally apologized to the football fraternity for his unfortunate comment against referee helping Hearts of Oak to win the league.
The controversial and outspoken football administrator prior to the Accra derby between Great Olympics and the league leaders, Hearts of Oak said the Phobians have not been better than his side.
He added Hearts have benefited from officiating thus the reason for being on top of the league table.
And early this week, the veteran football administrator was found guilty of breaching the Ghana Football Association’s regulation 2019, Article 36(d)(4) and Article 38(8)(C).
The General Manager of the Dade boys apologized to the football fraternity for his comment but said it was just to hype the Mantse derby, his disclosed this in an interview with Accra-based Happy Fm.
“In my reply to the charge I apologized to the FA on the statement and it wasn’t against the referees but just to hype the game”, he said.
“I am ashamed for making that statement and I have no intention to denigrate the referees. I accept the charge and apologize once more”.
“My target to sell all our tickets was achieved. I was just teasing Hearts of Oak. Maybe the way I said it didn’t go well”, he added.
Oloboi Commodore has been ordered by the Ghana Football Association DC to serve one-match ban and also pay Ghc 2,000 for damaging the reputation of Ghana referees.
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