{"id":37894,"date":"2024-10-07T14:31:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T14:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/cofa-suspends-bambara-town-fc"},"modified":"2024-10-07T15:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T15:10:42","slug":"cofa-suspends-bambara-town-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/cofa-suspends-bambara-town-fc","title":{"rendered":"COFA Suspends Bambara Town FC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Central One Football Association (COFA) has indefinitely suspended the Bambara Town Community Football Team after violent incidents during their match against Fourah Bay Community in the COFA Inter-Community Champions League on September 12, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>The suspension was decided by COFA\u2019s Emergency Disciplinary Committee following a review of events during the match.<\/p>\n<p>The match, which ended goalless, descended into chaos in the 67th minute when a disputed penalty was awarded to Fourah Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Bambara Town\u2019s players, officials, and supporters reacted angrily, resulting in the match being abandoned. Reports indicate that player Alpha Conteh slapped the center referee, while head coach Mr. Evera and other officials attacked match officials.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters also damaged stadium property, including the perimeter fence and goalpost nets.<\/p>\n<p>COFA\u2019s Disciplinary Committee reviewed the evidence and found Bambara Town guilty of multiple offenses under the association\u2019s regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The penalties included awarding the match to Fourah Bay Community with three points and two goals, fining Bambara Town 10,000 Leones, and suspending the team indefinitely from COFA-organized competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, player Alpha Conteh was suspended for one season, and head coach Mr. Evera was suspended indefinitely.<\/p>\n<p>The suspension has prompted outrage from Bambara Town residents, who believe the ruling is unjust and stems from poor officiating.<\/p>\n<p>Senior community member Mohamed K. Turay stated, \u201cWe believe this decision is unfair and malicious. We plan to appeal and may even take legal action if necessary.\u201d Despite the suspension, Bambara Town retained gate proceeds from the match, totaling 16,960 Leones.<\/p>\n<p>COFA\u2019s disciplinary measures aim to maintain the league\u2019s integrity and deter further misconduct. However, Bambara Town\u2019s potential appeal could prolong the dispute.<\/p>\n<p>COFA has reaffirmed its commitment to fair play and stated that any appeals will be reviewed according to their procedures.<\/p>\n<p>The football community is now watching closely as this case may test COFA\u2019s governance and disciplinary framework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. 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