Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) George Afriyie
Former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) George Afriyie has hinted at suing the Chairman of the Referees Committee of the Ghana Football Association, Alex Kotey over bribery allegations.
Afriyie, contrary to Kotey’s claims, denied any engagement with the former referee during his time as an administrator for lower-tier side All Blacks.
Speaking with Kessben FM, the former Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Professional stated that he is innocent and does not recall an engagement of any sort.
“I’m not 100% righteous that during my time at All Blacks, referee Alex Kotey never officiated the three games I played against Kotoko. I have directed my lawyers to take legal action against him.”
In his allegations, Alex Kotey claimed that George Afriyie visited him at his house and offered him a bribe to favour All Blacks.
“George Afriyie came to my house and offered me a bribe during his time with All Blacks. I wasn’t aware of his visit until I saw Afriyie with one of my closest friends. It was my friend who informed me that George Afriyie wanted to see me,” he told Top FM as quoted by Ghanasoccernet.
The retired referee further mentioned that he sacked Afriyie from his house due to how awkward the situation made him feel.
“I felt uncomfortable, so I asked him to leave my house. My friend had to convince me to talk to him. Afriyie wanted to offer me a bribe, but I told him I don’t engage in such things and advised him to give the money to his players instead of trying to bribe me to influence officiating,” he said.
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